Boy nameCurrently #1,503 in the USSteady
Yoel
1 syllablePeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yoel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Yoel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yoel |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 75 |
| 1980 | 127 |
| 1981 | 99 |
| 1982 | 89 |
| 1983 | 73 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 65 |
| 2001 | 60 |
| 2002 | 81 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 74 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 86 |
| 2007 | 94 |
| 2008 | 99 |
| 2009 | 95 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 109 |
| 2012 | 102 |
| 2013 | 109 |
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2015 | 134 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2017 | 147 |
| 2018 | 142 |
| 2019 | 180 |
| 2020 | 150 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 134 |
| 2023 | 156 |
| 2024 | 119 |
Yoel through the decades
- Yoel peaked in 2019, when 180 babies were named Yoel in the US.
- The 2020s were Yoel's strongest decade, averaging 140 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yoel has risen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yoel currently ranks #1,503 in the US and is holding steady.