Boys name · Illinois
Joel in Illinois
The SSA records 12,520 Joel births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #221 most popular boys name, from 54 births that year.
Popularity over time
Joel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #343 |
| 1928 | 11 | #341 |
| 1944 | 79 | #120 |
| 1960 | 161 | #122 |
| 1977 | 201 | #70 |
| 1993 | 143 | #116 |
| 2009 | 151 | #117 |
| 2025 | 54 | #221 |
Joel had its most births in Illinois in 1970, when 231 babies were given the name. Joel's highest rank in Illinois was #67, set in 1981.
Joel started at #343 in 1912 and finished at #221 in 2025 on the boys list in Illinois, with a high of #67 in 1981 and a low of #520 in 1915.
Nationally, Joel's strongest state was South Dakota, where it hit #36 in 1969. See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Illinois?
The SSA records 12,520 Joel births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #221 most popular boys name, from 54 births that year.
How many babies are named Joel in Illinois?
54 Joel babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Joel in Illinois?
In 2025, Joel sat at #221 on the boys list for Illinois.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.