National Joel Day

National Joel Day is a special celebration dedicated to honoring individuals named Joel and recognizing the significance of this biblical name. The name Joel has Hebrew origins and means “Yahweh is God” or “God is willing.”

Quick Facts

When is it: January 11th annually
Tagged as: Name celebration day
What’s the hashtag: #NationalJoelDay #JoelDay
When was it founded: Not specified
Who founded it: Origins unclear

History

The name Joel first appeared in biblical literature as one of the twelve minor prophets of the Hebrew Bible. The Puritans popularized it in the 16th century, and it gained significant popularity in the mid-1960s when it entered the Top 100 names in the United States.

Timeline

1880: First recorded use in US birth records
1967: Peak popularity with ranking #90
1980s: Ranked as 67th most popular boy’s name
2023: Ranked 233rd among American names

Dates by Next Year

Year	Date	Day
2024	Jan 11	Thursday
2025	Jan 11	Saturday
2026	Jan 11	Sunday

Observed

People celebrate by honoring friends and family members named Joel, sharing stories about notable Joels, and recognizing the name’s cultural significance.

Fun Facts About Joel

The name ranks 161st in the United Kingdom
Over 269,577 people were named Joel between 1880-2018
California set a record with 734 newborn Joels in 1990
The name peaked in popularity during the 1980s

Quiz

What does the name Joel mean?
When is National Joel Day celebrated?
What is the name’s current US ranking?
(Answers: 1. Yahweh is God 2. January 11th 3. 233rd)

FAQs

Q: Is Joel a biblical name?
A: Yes, Joel was one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.

Q: Is the name still popular?
A: While not as popular as in the 1980s, it remains a consistently used name.

Importance of Joel Day

This celebration recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the name Joel while bringing together communities to honor those who bear this meaningful name.