Boys name · Pennsylvania
Joel in Pennsylvania
Joel was the 278th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 42 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Pennsylvania families have named 11,526 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 385th |
| 1928 | 16 | 308th |
| 1944 | 87 | 111th |
| 1960 | 188 | 106th |
| 1977 | 168 | 69th |
| 1993 | 115 | 105th |
| 2009 | 98 | 135th |
| 2025 | 42 | 278th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 385th in 1912 to 278th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Pennsylvania in a single year was 218, in 1981. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1975.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Pennsylvania?
Joel was the 278th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 42 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Pennsylvania families have named 11,526 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Joel in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Joel in Pennsylvania in a single year was 218, in 1981.
What is the rank of Joel in Pennsylvania?
Joel ranked 278th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1975.
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.