Name comparison · boy names
Joel vs. Jonah
In 2025, Jonah leads at #128 among U.S. boys' names, with Joel at #219. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Joel | Jonah |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #219 | #128 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,633 | 2,828 |
| All-time peak | #65 in 1981 | #124 in 2023 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 22 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Mexico (#134) | District of Columbia (#66) |