Boys name · Illinois
Joel in Illinois
Joel was the 221st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 54 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 12,520 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 343rd |
| 1928 | 11 | 341st |
| 1944 | 79 | 120th |
| 1960 | 161 | 122nd |
| 1977 | 201 | 70th |
| 1993 | 143 | 116th |
| 2009 | 151 | 117th |
| 2025 | 54 | 221st |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 343rd in 1912 to 221st in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Illinois in a single year was 231, in 1970. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1981.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Illinois?
Joel was the 221st most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 54 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 12,520 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Illinois?
In 2025, 54 babies were named Joel in Illinois. The most babies named Joel in Illinois in a single year was 231, in 1970.
What is the rank of Joel in Illinois?
Joel ranked 221st among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1981.
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.