Will my child share the name Jolan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Jolan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jolan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jolan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jolan is declining: down 3,515 places since 2016, to #4,749 in 2018. It peaked at #1,234 in 2016.

Is Jolan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Jolan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Jolan a popular baby name in the United States?

Jolan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4749

Jolan

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Jolan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4749 in 2018. Your child is likely to be the only Jolan in their class.

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UK Rank 2018

#4749

About the Name Jolan

Jolan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1892 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1234 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.

Jolan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Jolan in their class.