Jociel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "beauty of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jociel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jociel today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jociel births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jociel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jociel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,245
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jociel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jociel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jociel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jociel
The name Jociel is a relatively rare and unique name with its origins rooted in Hebrew and Christian traditions. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew words "Yah" (a short form of the name of God) and "el" (meaning "God").
The name Jociel is thought to have first appeared in various ancient Hebrew texts and religious scriptures, where it was used to refer to an archangel or a high-ranking angel in the celestial hierarchy. Some scholars suggest that Jociel was believed to be one of the seven archangels who stood before the throne of God, responsible for guiding and protecting humanity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jociel can be found in the apocryphal book of Enoch, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE. In this text, Jociel is mentioned as one of the leaders of the fallen angels who rebelled against God and were subsequently punished.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Jociel. In the 5th century, there was Saint Jociel, a Christian martyr who was beheaded during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Diocletian.
Another notable figure was Jociel of Toulouse, a 12th-century French Catholic priest and scholar who was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy. He played a significant role in the intellectual and religious debates of his time.
In the 16th century, Jociel Bursius was a German humanist and educator who contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas and educational reforms in Europe. He was a prominent figure in the humanist movement and advocated for a more well-rounded and liberal education.
During the 17th century, Jociel Caravaggio was an Italian painter and artist who was renowned for his masterful use of chiaroscuro (the contrast between light and dark) in his works. His paintings, which often depicted religious and mythological themes, were highly influential and are considered some of the finest examples of Baroque art.
In more recent times, Jociel Solano was a Venezuelan baseball player who played in the major leagues for several teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers, in the late 20th century. He was known for his impressive batting skills and had a successful career spanning over a decade.
People
Jociel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jociel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jociel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jociel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jociel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jociel a common name?
We classify Jociel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jociel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jociel was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jociel is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jociel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jociel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jociel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jociel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jociel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jociel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jociel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.