Joliet: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohl-ee-eht
Origin: United States
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Youthful

Joliet is a name with French origins, derived from the city of Joliet, Illinois. The name means "youthful" or "young. " Historically, it was used as a surname but has evolved into a given name. The use of Joliet as a first name has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years, particularly in the United States, reflecting a trend towards unique and historically significant names. The name Joliet is important because it carries a sense of heritage and tradition, evoking images of the vibrant city it is named after.

Joliet Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Joliet is currently #21926 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Joliet is currently #12537 on Kiindred Girl Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Joliet
arrow-icon