Name Legacy

Joel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Joel was most popular in 1985, when 4,661 American babies were given the name — ranking #131 that year. In 2025 it ranked #419, with 1,639 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 282,250 people named Joel.

Most popular in1985
Rank that year#131
Births that year4,661
Total since 1880282,250

Joel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Joel’s peak in 1985. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "the Lord is God"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org