Janell
Every Janell since 1914 — 15,756 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janell
Janell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,418 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 15,756 American babies have been named Janell. Its peak came in 1979, when 421 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Janell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,418 | — | — |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,071 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,050 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,536 | — | — |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,896 | — | — |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,806 | — | — |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,747 | — | — |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,401 | — | — |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,027 | — | — |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,675 | — | — |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,555 | — | — |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,094 | — | — |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,880 | — | — |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,411 | — | — |
| 2011 | 88 | #2,166 | — | — |
| 2010 | 96 | #2,064 | — | — |
| 2009 | 131 | #1,700 | — | — |
| 2008 | 123 | #1,788 | — | — |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,795 | — | — |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,778 | — | — |
| 2005 | 85 | #2,171 | — | — |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,622 | — | — |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,932 | 5 | #11,653 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 2001 | 102 | #1,756 | — | — |
| 2000 | 126 | #1,462 | — | — |
| 1995 | 147 | #1,173 | — | — |
| 1990 | 227 | #866 | — | — |
| 1985 | 260 | #686 | 5 | #6,988 |
| 1980 | 340 | #549 | — | — |
| 1975 | 298 | #563 | — | — |
| 1970 | 274 | #621 | — | — |
| 1965 | 286 | #563 | — | — |
| 1960 | 234 | #665 | — | — |
| 1955 | 199 | #663 | — | — |
| 1950 | 158 | #677 | — | — |
| 1945 | 80 | #846 | — | — |
| 1940 | 83 | #775 | — | — |
| 1935 | 70 | #817 | — | — |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,417 | — | — |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,819 | — | — |
| 1920 | 18 | #2,118 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janell in 2025?
Janell ranked #6,418 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janell?
15,756 babies have been named Janell in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janell most popular?
Janell peaked in 1979, when 421 newborns received the name.
Is Janell a boy or girl name?
Janell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janell rising or falling?
Janell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.