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Janell

Janell: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Janell?

18U.S. babies in 2025
#490peak rank (1979)
15,756babies since 1880

Since 1880, 15,733 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Janell (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #490 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #5162 in 1987. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Janell FAQ

How popular is the name Janell?

Since 1880, 15,733 girls and 23 boys in the U.S. have been named Janell (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #490 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #5162 in 1987. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Janell a boy or girl name?

Janell is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,733 girls and 23 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).