Yoel
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Joel.
Every Yoel since 1970 — 4,227 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yoel
Yoel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,643 in 2025 with 103 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,227 American babies have been named Yoel. Its peak came in 2019, when 180 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 Yoel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yoel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1,643 |
| 2024 | 120 | #1,502 |
| 2023 | 156 | #1,247 |
| 2022 | 134 | #1,392 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,332 |
| 2020 | 150 | #1,244 |
| 2019 | 180 | #1,101 |
| 2018 | 142 | #1,293 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1,251 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,198 |
| 2015 | 134 | #1,325 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1,413 |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,499 |
| 2012 | 102 | #1,561 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1,494 |
| 2010 | 117 | #1,424 |
| 2009 | 95 | #1,664 |
| 2008 | 99 | #1,602 |
| 2007 | 94 | #1,649 |
| 2006 | 86 | #1,667 |
| 2005 | 75 | #1,771 |
| 2004 | 74 | #1,729 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,960 |
| 2002 | 81 | #1,542 |
| 2001 | 60 | #1,870 |
| 2000 | 65 | #1,741 |
| 1995 | 50 | #1,779 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,778 |
| 1985 | 52 | #1,353 |
| 1980 | 127 | #779 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,426 |
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Famous people named Yoel
- Yoel Romero Martial arts · b. 1977
- Yoel Rodríguez Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Joel.
How popular is the name Yoel in 2025?
Yoel ranked #1,643 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 103 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yoel?
4,227 babies have been named Yoel in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yoel most popular?
Yoel peaked in 2019, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Yoel a boy or girl name?
Yoel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yoel rising or falling?
Yoel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yoel?
Well-known people named Yoel include Yoel Romero (martial arts), Yoel Rodríguez (soccer player).