Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jhoel since 2002
Babies named Jhoel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Jhoel is a modern respelling of the biblical name Joel, first recorded in the United States in 2002. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, though it remains relatively rare. As of 2025, it ranks 12,008th, with about 1 in 341,615 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has shown a stable trajectory and is most commonly used in the 2010s and 2020s. Its appeal lies in its distinctive spelling while retaining the familiar sound of Joel.
Jhoel is a contemporary respelling of the biblical name Joel, which derives from the Hebrew name Yo'el meaning 'Yahweh is God'. This variant spelling arose in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by the trend of phonetic respellings and the addition of the letter 'h' for stylistic distinction. It has seen modest use in the United States since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joe, Joey
Sibling names for Jhoel
Names that share Jhoel's style, for a brother or sister.
