Yoel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yoel means 'Yahweh is God' or 'God is willing', and represents strength and devotion.
Meaning of the Name Yoel
Yoel is a Hebrew name derived from the combination of the words 'yo' meaning 'God' and 'el' meaning 'is God'. It carries the meaning of 'Yahweh is God' or 'God is willing'. Yoel has biblical origins, as it is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Old Testament. The name is often used to signify strength, devotion, and faith.
Popularity of the Name Yoel
The popularity for the name Yoel peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 180 births, which ranked number 2,380 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Yoel had the most male births in 2019 with 180, which ranked number 1,099 out of 14,112 male names. The number of births for the name Yoel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 102 births to 132 births, an increase of 29.41%. Among males, Yoel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 102 births to 132 births, an increase of 29.41%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yoel
- 20 Year Trend of Yoel: 62.96%
- 10 Year Trend of Yoel: 29.41%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yoel: 29.41%
Popularity of Yoel by State
For males, Yoel was most popular in Northeastern states with 40 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 30 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yoel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 14 | 952 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 10 | 650 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 30 | 519 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 16 | 1240 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yoel
- Total Births of Yoel: 135 (2.61%)
- Male Births of Yoel: 135 (2.61%)
Given the upward trend of Yoel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.61% increase in total births, for a total of 135 births in 2024. Male births for Yoel have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 135 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.61%.