Boys name · Iowa
Joel in Iowa
Joel was the 199th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 21 babies named Joel that year. Since 1918, Iowa families have named 4,775 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 7 | 296th |
| 1941 | 27 | 132nd |
| 1955 | 70 | 71st |
| 1969 | 109 | 48th |
| 1983 | 90 | 57th |
| 1997 | 25 | 140th |
| 2011 | 17 | 237th |
| 2025 | 21 | 199th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa climbed from 296th in 1918 to 199th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Iowa in a single year was 128, in 1959. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1969.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Iowa?
Joel was the 199th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 21 babies named Joel that year. Since 1918, Iowa families have named 4,775 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Iowa?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Joel in Iowa. The most babies named Joel in Iowa in a single year was 128, in 1959.
What is the rank of Joel in Iowa?
Joel ranked 199th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1969.
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.