FIRST NAME
Joel
Joel is the 96th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 254,446 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,571 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #96 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
378,039
living · #133
2020 CENSUS
254,446
living · #96
BABIES NAMED JOEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20252K
As a male name, Joel peaked in 1985, when 4,623 babies were named Joel (the #67 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5,416 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
4,974
living · #2,648
2020 CENSUS
1,571
living · #5,416
BABIES NAMED JOEL BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
20256
As a female name, Joel peaked in 1966, when 103 babies were named Joel (the #1020 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)