UK girl's name
Joelie
A feminine name of unknown origin potentially meaning "little joyful one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Joelie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Joelie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2002 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Joelie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Joelie ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 girls were registered as Joelie.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Joelie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Joelie mean?
The name Joelie is a relatively modern feminine given name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Dutch language, where it is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Joëlle, which itself is a French feminine form of the male name Joel.
The name Joel has Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical name Yoel, which means "Yahweh is God." This Hebrew name was borne by a minor prophet in the Old Testament who authored the Book of Joel. It gained popularity among Christians and Jews alike, leading to various spelling variations across different languages and cultures.
While the name Joelie does not have a long historical lineage, it shares its linguistic roots with the more established names Joel and Joëlle. The earliest recorded instances of the name Joelie are relatively recent, with no known examples predating the mid-20th century.
One notable person with the name Joelie is Joelie Tousignant, a Canadian actress born in 1979. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular French-Canadian series "Unité 9" and the movie "Bon Cop, Bad Cop."
Another individual named Joelie is Joelie Pruitt, an American author and speaker who has written several books on personal growth and self-empowerment. She is known for her work in the field of motivational speaking and life coaching.
In the Netherlands, Joelie Kabalt is a former professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 76 in the world.
Joelie Krug is an American winemaker and entrepreneur who co-founded the acclaimed Krug Winery in Napa Valley, California. She has been recognized for her contributions to the wine industry and has received numerous accolades for her winemaking skills.
Lastly, Joelie Tan is a Singaporean fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand Joelie.co. Her contemporary and sustainable fashion designs have gained popularity in Southeast Asia and beyond.
While the name Joelie may not have a long and storied history like some other given names, it has gained a foothold in various parts of the world, particularly in recent decades. Its connection to the biblical name Joel and its French and Dutch roots add depth and meaning to this modern moniker.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Joelie over time
The chart below shows babies named Joelie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Joelie, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Joelie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Joelie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4255 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Joelie
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Joelie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Joelie in the UK right now?
In 2019, Joelie was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Joelie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Joelie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Joelie?
A feminine name of unknown origin potentially meaning "little joyful one".
How many people are called Joelie in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Joelie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.