Boys name · Minnesota
Joel in Minnesota
Joel was the 349th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 17 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 7,578 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 210th |
| 1932 | 23 | 138th |
| 1947 | 63 | 94th |
| 1963 | 181 | 50th |
| 1978 | 114 | 62nd |
| 1994 | 44 | 117th |
| 2009 | 33 | 197th |
| 2025 | 17 | 349th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 210th in 1912 to 349th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Minnesota in a single year was 226, in 1960. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1967.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Minnesota?
Joel was the 349th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 17 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 7,578 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Minnesota?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Joel in Minnesota. The most babies named Joel in Minnesota in a single year was 226, in 1960.
What is the rank of Joel in Minnesota?
Joel ranked 349th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 1967.
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.