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In 2024, 1,633 boys in the United States were named Joel, making it the 219th most popular boy's name that year.
It has fallen over the decade, from 154th ten years before.
Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 4,661 births.
Records for Joel go back to 1880, and 280,584 babies have been given the name since.
A Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a friendly, accessible quality.
Joel is of Hebrew origin, described as biblical in style.
In 2024, Joel went to 7 girls and 1,633 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God". Its biblical significance and gentle sound have a friendly, accessible quality.
Joel is of Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.
In 2024, 1,633 boys in the United States were named Joel, making it the 219th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Joel went to 7 girls and 1,633 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.