How Many People Are Named Joel?
280,584
people in the United States are named Joel
1 in 1,193 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#283
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0838%
Of US population
Peak Year
1985
4,661 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
French, Dutch
Pronunciation:
YAW-EL (French)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
French and Dutch form of JOEL.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
34,344
Texas
29,567
New York
26,965
Illinois
12,481
Pennsylvania
11,499
Florida
11,003
Michigan
10,409
Ohio
9,422
Georgia
7,842
Minnesota
7,561
💡 Fun Facts About "Joel"
- 1,640 babies were named Joel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1985
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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