Joelle

Joelle: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Joelle

  • A female given name from French Joëlle [in turn from Hebrew], masculine equivalent Joel.

How popular is Joelle?

253U.S. babies in 2025
#469peak rank (1966)
16,640babies since 1880

Since 1880, 16,115 girls and 525 boys in the U.S. have been named Joelle (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #469 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #4251 in 2016. In 2025, 253 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Joelle FAQ

What does the name Joelle mean?

A female given name from French Joëlle [in turn from Hebrew], masculine equivalent Joel.

What is the origin of the name Joelle?

Joelle is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Joelle?

Since 1880, 16,115 girls and 525 boys in the U.S. have been named Joelle (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #469 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #4251 in 2016. In 2025, 253 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Joelle a boy or girl name?

Joelle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,115 girls and 525 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.