Joella
Every Joella since 1880 — 4,204 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joella
Joella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,545 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,204 American babies have been named Joella. Its peak came in 2016, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Joella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,545 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,309 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,670 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,592 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,619 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2,645 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,905 |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,448 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,415 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,401 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,982 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,664 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,144 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,059 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,999 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,487 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,766 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,672 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,878 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,401 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,023 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,941 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,496 |
| 2002 | 27 | #4,554 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,685 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,057 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,818 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,431 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,461 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,259 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,482 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,969 |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,044 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,822 |
| 1955 | 54 | #1,363 |
| 1950 | 39 | #1,484 |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,388 |
| 1940 | 51 | #1,003 |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,147 |
| 1930 | 36 | #1,264 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,592 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,639 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,467 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,280 |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,356 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #792 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joella in 2025?
Joella ranked #3,545 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joella?
4,204 babies have been named Joella in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joella most popular?
Joella peaked in 2016, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Joella a boy or girl name?
Joella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joella rising or falling?
Joella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.