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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Joelle — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Joella|Joellen
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 42% boy · 58% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Joelle

◈

joh-EL · 2 syllables

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Girl
#919
→ Stable
Girl
#919
Popularity score: 31
→ Stable
Peak
#734 in 2021
5yr
+18 ranks
Velocity
+18
Birth frequency
8.0 per 100,000 births
Boy
#5751
Popularity score: 13
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4337 in 2020
5yr
+586 ranks
Velocity
+586
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5751 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Joelle

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5751

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #919 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Joelle

Popularity score: 31  ·  SSA Rank: #919

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+18 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewFrenchReligiousClassicUnisex2-syllableDiminutiveVintageInternational
Character
artistic sensitivityindependent spiritcreative expressionthoughtful depthgraceful strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Joelles

determinedversatileexpressiveintensecomplex
STRONG
High confidence

Joelle is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #919 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +18 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#919 · rare
Joelle at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Joel, derived from Yoel meaning 'Yahweh is God.' Common in French-speaking regions as Joëlle or Joelle.
Language root:Hebrew · French
Peak rank:#734 in 2021
5yr change:+18 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #919 · Boy #5751
Notable bearers
Joelle Gomis
French-Senegalese footballer
Joelle Carter
American actress
Joelle Verrept
Belgian comedienne and actress
Similar Sound
JoelJillNoelleNoel◈JoliJolie
Similar Style
NoelleClaireAdeleLaurelAriel◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Joelle
NoelleClaireSophieEthanGabrielSamuelLucMathieu
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Joelle illustration
Name Intelligence
Joelle · Overview
Summary

Joelle is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #919 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Joelle scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Works for any sex
42% boy · 58% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Religious character
Joelle carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
joelle.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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