Boys name · Nebraska
Joel in Nebraska
Joel was the 355th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 7 babies named Joel that year. Since 1915, Nebraska families have named 2,313 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 274th |
| 1948 | 13 | 156th |
| 1961 | 51 | 73rd |
| 1974 | 36 | 64th |
| 1986 | 50 | 56th |
| 1999 | 25 | 108th |
| 2012 | 16 | 181st |
| 2025 | 7 | 355th |
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska fell from 274th in 1915 to 355th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Nebraska in a single year was 67, in 1978. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 1978.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Nebraska?
Joel was the 355th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 7 babies named Joel that year. Since 1915, Nebraska families have named 2,313 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Nebraska?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Joel in Nebraska. The most babies named Joel in Nebraska in a single year was 67, in 1978.
What is the rank of Joel in Nebraska?
Joel ranked 355th among boys names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among boys names in 1978.
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.