Boys name · Tennessee
Joel in Tennessee
Joel was the 276th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 32 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 4,395 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 223rd |
| 1928 | 19 | 168th |
| 1944 | 28 | 161st |
| 1960 | 75 | 102nd |
| 1977 | 60 | 105th |
| 1993 | 33 | 175th |
| 2009 | 52 | 165th |
| 2025 | 32 | 276th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 223rd in 1912 to 276th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Tennessee in a single year was 87, in 1961. Its best showing was 84th among boys names in 1984.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Tennessee?
Joel was the 276th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 32 babies named Joel that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 4,395 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Tennessee?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Joel in Tennessee. The most babies named Joel in Tennessee in a single year was 87, in 1961.
What is the rank of Joel in Tennessee?
Joel ranked 276th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 84th among boys names in 1984.
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.