Joely
Every Joely since 1967 — 1,820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joely
Joely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,081 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,820 American babies have been named Joely. Its peak came in 1969, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Joely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,081 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,955 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,055 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,330 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,155 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,086 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,830 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,277 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,103 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,674 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,031 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,219 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,036 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,467 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,376 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,660 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,484 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,731 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,552 |
| 2006 | 70 | #2,592 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,844 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,540 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,627 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,302 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,367 |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,444 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,753 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,011 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,832 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,051 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,975 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,727 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Joely
- Joely Richardson Actor · b. 1965
- Joely Fisher Actor · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joely in 2025?
Joely ranked #8,081 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joely?
1,820 babies have been named Joely in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joely most popular?
Joely peaked in 1969, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Joely a boy or girl name?
Joely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joely rising or falling?
Joely is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Joely?
Well-known people named Joely include Joely Richardson (actor), Joely Fisher (actor).