UK girl's name
Jolin
A feminine name meaning "beautiful flower" or "pretty vine" in Chinese.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jolin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jolin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2006 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Jolin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Jolin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jolin ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Jolin.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jolin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Jolin mean?
The name Jolin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the Classical period of ancient Greek civilization. It is thought to be a combination of the Greek words "iolos" meaning "violet" and "lin" which means "flax" or "linen." Thus, the name Jolin could be interpreted as "violet-colored linen."
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a figure named Iolinus, who was said to be a son of the god Hermes. However, it is unclear if this name is directly related to the modern name Jolin.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jolin can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a masculine name. One notable bearer of the name was Jolin Komnenos, a Byzantine nobleman and military commander who lived during the 12th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jolin found its way into various European cultures, particularly in France and Italy. In France, it was sometimes spelled as "Jolin" or "Jolain," and there are records of a French poet and playwright named Jolin de Marville who lived in the 14th century.
In the Renaissance period, the name Jolin gained popularity in Italy, where it was often used as a feminine name. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Jolin Orsini, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived from 1472 to 1537.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Jolin spread to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One notable figure was Jolin Dryden, an English poet, literary critic, and playwright who lived from 1631 to 1700.
In more recent times, the name Jolin has been used in various parts of the world, including Asia and the Americas. One example is Jolin Tsai, a Taiwanese singer and actress who was born in 1980 and has achieved significant success in the entertainment industry.
While the name Jolin may have undergone various spellings and pronunciations throughout history, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, and it has been borne by notable figures across different cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jolin over time
The chart below shows babies named Jolin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jolin, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jolin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jolin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4793 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Jolin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jolin in the UK right now?
In 2008, Jolin was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jolin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Jolin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jolin?
A feminine name meaning "beautiful flower" or "pretty vine" in Chinese.
How many people are called Jolin in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Jolin across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.