Youel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin translating to "The Lord is God".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Youel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Youel today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Youel births was 1932 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Youel. 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 Youel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1932
5 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1932 SSA rank
#4,277
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Youel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Youel 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 Youel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Youel
The given name Youel is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, spoken primarily in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE and the early centuries of the first millennium CE. It is derived from the Aramaic root word "yehweh," which means "God" or "the Lord." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Youel may have been initially used by Aramaic-speaking communities, possibly as a way to honor or express reverence towards their deity.
In the context of religious texts, the name Youel appears to have been mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. Specifically, it is found in the Book of Joel, which is attributed to the prophet Joel, who lived in the kingdom of Judah during the 5th century BCE. The Book of Joel is a part of the Nevi'im, or the Prophets, and contains prophecies and warnings about a locust plague and a call for repentance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Youel was Youel ben Shmuel, a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the late 15th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis and his commentaries on various texts, including the Talmud.
Another notable figure was Youel Tsherni, a Ukrainian-born Jewish author and playwright who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is recognized for his works that explored Jewish life and culture, particularly in Eastern Europe.
In the realm of religious leadership, Youel Teitelbaum (1887-1979) was a prominent Hasidic rabbi and the founder of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty. He played a significant role in the revival of Orthodox Judaism after the Holocaust and was a vocal advocate for the preservation of traditional Jewish values and practices.
Moving to the field of science, Youel Dorfman (1915-1998) was a Russian-born American chemist who made significant contributions to the study of polymer chemistry. He was a professor at the University of Akron and is credited with developing several important theories and techniques in polymer science.
Lastly, Youel Naim (born 1978) is a contemporary French singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique blend of folk, pop, and world music influences. His albums, such as "Toto Ben Quitte" and "Youel Naim," have received critical acclaim and have been recognized for their poetic lyrics and innovative sound.
People
Youel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Youel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Youel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Youel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Youel 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Youel a common name?
We classify Youel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% 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 Youel most popular?
The single biggest year for Youel was 1932, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Youel is about 60 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 Youel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Youel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Youel 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 Youel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Youel 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 Youel 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 Youel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.