Boys name · Texas
Joel in Texas
Joel was the 151st most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 254 babies named Joel that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 29,787 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 217th |
| 1927 | 46 | 220th |
| 1944 | 119 | 134th |
| 1960 | 340 | 82nd |
| 1976 | 355 | 69th |
| 1992 | 412 | 86th |
| 2009 | 575 | 71st |
| 2025 | 254 | 151st |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 217th in 1910 to 151st in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Texas in a single year was 589, in 2008. Its best showing was 64th among boys names in 1985.
Across the country, Joel reached its best rank of 36th in South Dakota (1969). See Joel in every state →
How popular is Joel in Texas?
Joel was the 151st most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 254 babies named Joel that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 29,787 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Texas?
In 2025, 254 babies were named Joel in Texas. The most babies named Joel in Texas in a single year was 589, in 2008.
What is the rank of Joel in Texas?
Joel ranked 151st among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 64th among boys names in 1985.
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.