Joell
Every Joell since 1939 — 2,229 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joell
Joell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,989 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1939, 2,229 American babies have been named Joell — about 54% boys and 46% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1966, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,966 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,532 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,232 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,692 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,338 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,845 |
| 2018 | — | — | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2017 | — | — | 46 | #2,695 |
| 2016 | — | — | 53 | #2,421 |
| 2015 | — | — | 41 | #2,883 |
| 2014 | — | — | 51 | #2,476 |
| 2013 | — | — | 57 | #2,264 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,085 | 72 | #1,973 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,046 | 77 | #1,841 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,990 |
| 2009 | — | — | 60 | #2,213 |
| 2008 | — | — | 67 | #2,076 |
| 2007 | — | — | 46 | #2,668 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,030 | 28 | #3,645 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,263 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,325 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,922 | 16 | #4,922 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,649 | 20 | #4,108 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,583 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,159 | 21 | #3,846 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,447 | 12 | #4,950 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,803 | 12 | #4,539 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,720 | 10 | #4,197 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,676 | 5 | #6,719 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,000 | — | — |
| 1970 | 51 | #1,765 | — | — |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,270 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,025 | — | — |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,660 | — | — |
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| 1945 | 7 | #3,819 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joell in 2025?
Joell ranked #5,989 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joell?
2,229 babies have been named Joell in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joell most popular?
Joell peaked in 1966, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Joell a boy or girl name?
Joell is used for both: about 46% of babies named Joell have been girls and 54% boys.
Is the name Joell rising or falling?
Joell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.