Joniel
Every Joniel since 1992 — 697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joniel
Joniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,788 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 697 American babies have been named Joniel. Its peak came in 2022, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Joniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joniel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,788 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,643 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,273 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,811 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,778 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,669 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,334 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,863 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,858 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,553 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,452 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,420 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,971 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,808 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,688 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,193 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,568 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,051 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,864 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,746 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,476 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,031 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,193 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,661 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joniel in 2025?
Joniel ranked #4,788 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joniel?
697 babies have been named Joniel in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joniel most popular?
Joniel peaked in 2022, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Joniel a boy or girl name?
Joniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joniel rising or falling?
Joniel has been roughly stable over the past decade.