Janely
Every Janely since 1985 — 2,133 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janely
Janely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,706 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 2,133 American babies have been named Janely. Its peak came in 2008, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Janely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,706 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,308 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,800 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,245 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,134 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,468 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,527 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,269 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,032 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,881 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,514 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,988 |
| 2013 | 111 | #1,831 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,576 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,977 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,767 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,580 |
| 2008 | 114 | #1,868 |
| 2007 | 89 | #2,220 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,790 |
| 2005 | 80 | #2,267 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,017 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,381 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,617 |
| 2001 | 68 | #2,345 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,185 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,945 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,372 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janely in 2025?
Janely ranked #2,706 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janely?
2,133 babies have been named Janely in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janely most popular?
Janely peaked in 2008, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Janely a boy or girl name?
Janely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janely rising or falling?
Janely is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.