Joelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Joelle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yoel, meaning 'Yahweh is God.' The name evolved from Yoel to Joel in Old French before becoming Joelle. It embodies traits of elegance and creativity. Although there is no direct biblical relevance, it has roots in biblical nomenclature through its Hebrew origin. Joelle gained popularity in the 20th century and remains a graceful choice for many.
The name Joelle is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Joelle has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Joelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6776th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5826th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4997th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3499th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2105th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 692nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 826th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1002nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 815th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Joelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Joelle"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Joelle is a feminine form of the name Joel, which originates from the Hebrew name Yoel, meaning 'Yahweh is God.'
Meaning
Yahweh is God
Language Evolution
Yoel (Hebrew), Joel (Old French), Joelle (French)
Historical Usage
Joelle gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine variation of Joel, especially in French-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Joelle (French), Joella (English), Joely (English)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Joelle is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with creativity and sophistication.
Famous People
Joelle Carter, an American actress, Joelle H. G. D. B. W. K. Thelma, a French singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Joelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Joelle"
"Joelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6776th of 16616 | 83 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5826th of 24088 | 209 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4997th of 23106 | 228 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3499th of 9204 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2105th of 12526 | 519 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 692nd of 19264 | 3,637 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 826th of 27321 | 3,688 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1002nd of 35406 | 3,864 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 815th of 30306 | 4,026 |
Regional Popularity of "Joelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Joelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
61.48% 1494th/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
53.48% 1484th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.00% 646th/2937 |
13.81% 481st/3483 |
42.15% 1483rd/3518 |
16.12% 652nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.71% 800th/3685 |
11.02% 493rd/4475 |
27.07% 1406th/5194 |
13.31% 841st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.10% 967th/4582 |
12.90% 666th/5164 |
18.02% 1318th/7313 |
13.72% 1024th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.79% 669th/3984 |
16.20% 727th/4487 |
14.59% 995th/6822 |
13.42% 842nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Joelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Joelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.