Joel
boy name#219 in 2025Joel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #65 in 1981, ranks #219 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#219
rank today
#65
peak (1981)
1,633
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #232 |
| 1890s | #284 |
| 1900s | #314 |
| 1910s | #314 |
| 1920s | #290 |
| 1930s | #178 |
| 1940s | #134 |
| 1950s | #122 |
| 1960s | #102 |
| 1970s | #76 |
| 1980s | #72 |
| 1990s | #111 |
| 2000s | #121 |
| 2010s | #158 |
| 2020s | #213 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joel has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 236,000 people named Joel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joel alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joel in 2025?
- Joel ranks #219 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,633 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joel most popular?
- Joel peaked in 1981, reaching #65 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Joel with classmates?
- Joel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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