How Many People Are Named Joelle?

Complete statistics for the name Joelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Joelle
Very Rare
French

Joelle is a rare French name that means 'God is merciful'. Only 15,813 people named Joelle live in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,868 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2017 with 456 births, showing its recent rise.

~15,813
Living in US
1 in 20,868
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is merciful
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate Hopeful
5
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and adventurous spirit.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,813
Worldwide Bearers
#5,206
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,071
🇨🇭 Switzerland
479
🇳🇱 Netherlands
472
🇲🇦 Morocco
464
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇩🇪 Germany
307
🇧🇷 Brazil
275
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
222
🇪🇬 Egypt
195
🇭🇹 Haiti
193

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
512 (3%)
♀ Female
15,301 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
8,327
Would be under 30 (51%)
7,317
Would be 30–60 (45%)
739
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 16,383 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Joelle Through the Generations

Joelle, a name that's been gaining traction in recent years, has seen a notable surge in popularity. With 15,813 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as a very rare choice. Interestingly, the majority of those named Joelle are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, trendy name among younger generations. Born in 2017, the peak year for Joelle's popularity, many of these individuals are now in their early thirties, contributing to the current average age of 31. This demographic shift reflects the name's relatively new presence in the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,135
New York 1,765
Pennsylvania 1,071
New Jersey 759
Michigan 716
Ohio 602
Florida 547
Illinois 510
Texas 475
Washington 388

⭐ Famous People Named Joelle

Joelle is a feminine given name, and may refer to:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Joelle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Joelle's French roots

📄 About the Name Joelle

How Many People Have the Name Joelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,813 people in the United States currently share the name Joelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,868 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Joelle a Common or Rare Name?

Joelle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Joelle Mean?

Joelle means "God is merciful" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Joelle in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Joelle Most Popular?

The name Joelle reached peak popularity in 2017, with 456 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Joelle?

Approximately 15,813 people named Joelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,383. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,868 Americans.

Is Joelle a rare name?

Joelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,868 Americans has this name.

What does the name Joelle mean?

Joelle means "God is merciful" and comes from French origins.

Is Joelle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Joelle are male and 97% are female.

When was Joelle most popular?

Joelle peaked in 2017 with 456 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US15,813
All-Time Births16,383
1 in X1 in 20,868
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2017
World Rank#5,206
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.