Joel
Peaked at #65 nationally in 1981, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Joel has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Joel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1020
in 1966
Current rank
#12690
in 2024
Years tracked
106
1912–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Joel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1966, ranking #1020 nationally with 103 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #9823 (2014) to #12690 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Joel ranks #12690 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,690 | 7 |
| 2023 | #11,637 | 8 |
| 2021 | #12,781 | 7 |
| 2019 | #14,583 | 6 |
| 2018 | #11,911 | 8 |
| 2017 | #14,918 | 6 |
| 2016 | #10,437 | 10 |
| 2015 | #17,686 | 5 |
Joel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#65
in 1981
Current rank
#219
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Joel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1981, ranking #65 nationally with 4,540 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #154 (2014) to #219 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Joel ranks #219 nationally for boys, with 1,633 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #219 | 1,633 |
| 2023 | #212 | 1,741 |
| 2022 | #209 | 1,780 |
| 2021 | #211 | 1,797 |
| 2020 | #207 | 1,842 |
| 2019 | #187 | 2,094 |
| 2018 | #188 | 2,132 |
| 2017 | #177 | 2,261 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Joel most popular?
Joel was most popular in 1981, when it ranked #65 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Joel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Joel?
At least 280,584 babies have been recorded with the name Joel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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