Boys name · Ohio
Joel in Ohio
Joel was the 245th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 51 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 9,452 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 315th |
| 1933 | 16 | 231st |
| 1949 | 85 | 141st |
| 1964 | 135 | 119th |
| 1979 | 170 | 83rd |
| 1994 | 88 | 138th |
| 2010 | 79 | 166th |
| 2025 | 51 | 245th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 315th in 1912 to 245th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Ohio in a single year was 196, in 1985. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 1980.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Ohio?
Joel was the 245th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 51 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 9,452 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Ohio?
In 2025, 51 babies were named Joel in Ohio. The most babies named Joel in Ohio in a single year was 196, in 1985.
What is the rank of Joel in Ohio?
Joel ranked 245th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 1980.
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.