Januel
Every Januel since 2001 — 429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Januel
Januel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,234 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 429 American babies have been named Januel. Its peak came in 2011, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Januel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Januel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,234 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,996 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,160 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,472 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,481 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,686 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,874 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,745 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,924 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,725 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,847 |
| 2014 | 34 | #3,261 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,606 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,416 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,246 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,285 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,385 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,533 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,025 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,141 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,793 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Januel in 2025?
Januel ranked #11,234 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Januel?
429 babies have been named Januel in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Januel most popular?
Januel peaked in 2011, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Januel a boy or girl name?
Januel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Januel rising or falling?
Januel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.