Yoel
boy name#1634 in 2025Yoel entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #777 in 1980, ranks #1634 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1970–2025
#1634
rank today
#777
peak (1980)
103
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3832 |
| 1980s | #1218 |
| 1990s | #1836 |
| 2000s | #1704 |
| 2010s | #1349 |
| 2020s | #1388 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yoel has been most popular in NY, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Yoel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yoel alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yoel in 2025?
- Yoel ranks #1634 among US boy names in 2025, with 103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yoel most popular?
- Yoel peaked in 1980, reaching #777 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yoel with classmates?
- Yoel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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