Boys name · Virginia
Joel in Virginia
Joel was the 285th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 30 babies named Joel that year. Since 1913, Virginia families have named 4,501 babies Joel.
Popularity over time
Joel in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 | 185th |
| 1929 | 14 | 209th |
| 1945 | 20 | 199th |
| 1961 | 50 | 157th |
| 1977 | 45 | 126th |
| 1993 | 50 | 134th |
| 2009 | 78 | 123rd |
| 2025 | 30 | 285th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 185th in 1913 to 285th in 2025.
The most babies named Joel in Virginia in a single year was 86, in 2011. Its best showing was 79th 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 Virginia?
Joel was the 285th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 30 babies named Joel that year. Since 1913, Virginia families have named 4,501 babies Joel.
How many babies are named Joel in Virginia?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Joel in Virginia. The most babies named Joel in Virginia in a single year was 86, in 2011.
What is the rank of Joel in Virginia?
Joel ranked 285th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 79th 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.