Joelle
girl name#1008 in 2025Joelle entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #469 in 1966, ranks #1008 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1918–2025
#1008
rank today
#469
peak (1966)
248
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1930s | #3183 |
| 1940s | #2331 |
| 1950s | #2089 |
| 1960s | #1363 |
| 1970s | #791 |
| 1980s | #796 |
| 1990s | #835 |
| 2000s | #992 |
| 2010s | #938 |
| 2020s | #857 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Joelle has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Joelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Joelle alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Joelle in 2025?
- Joelle ranks #1008 among US girl names in 2025, with 248 babies given the name.
- When was the name Joelle most popular?
- Joelle peaked in 1966, reaching #469 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Joelle with classmates?
- Joelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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