Joelle
Joelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Yahweh is God.
Origin and history
Joelle is a French feminine form of Joel, derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'Yahweh is God'. It gained steady popularity in the United States in the late 20th century as an elegant, classic French option. In recent years, it maintains a gentle, modern presence among parents looking for a softer alternative to Joely or Julia.
Popularity in the United States
16,115 babies in the United States have been named Joelle since 1880. It ranks #1211 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #812.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.2 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- NJ (6.1 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 50 |
| 1940-1950 | 174 |
| 1950-1960 | 261 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,740 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,878 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,188 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,436 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,438 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,014 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,931 |
Famous people named Joelle
- Joelle Carter: actress
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Jojo
Fun facts
- Joelle originated as the feminine counterpart to Joel in French-speaking regions before spreading worldwide.
- The name has consistently ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. female names for several decades.