Boys name · Indiana
Joel in Indiana
Joel was the 374th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 20 babies named Joel that year. Since 1915, Indiana families have named 5,378 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 347th |
| 1937 | 11 | 219th |
| 1951 | 31 | 180th |
| 1966 | 59 | 124th |
| 1981 | 122 | 65th |
| 1996 | 71 | 117th |
| 2010 | 49 | 168th |
| 2025 | 20 | 374th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana fell from 347th in 1915 to 374th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Indiana in a single year was 122, in 1986. Its best showing was 64th among boys names in 1986.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Indiana?
Joel was the 374th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 20 babies named Joel that year. Since 1915, Indiana families have named 5,378 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Indiana?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Joel in Indiana. The most babies named Joel in Indiana in a single year was 122, in 1986.
What is the rank of Joel in Indiana?
Joel ranked 374th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 64th among boys names in 1986.
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.