Jeanelle
Every Jeanelle since 1914 — 2,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeanelle
Jeanelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,348 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,280 American babies have been named Jeanelle. Its peak came in 1981, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jeanelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeanelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,348 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,857 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,683 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,758 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,802 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,853 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,374 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,545 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,153 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,530 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,919 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,833 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,859 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,026 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,186 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,698 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,671 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,805 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,012 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,585 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,392 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,866 |
| 2003 | 31 | #4,252 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,435 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,610 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,066 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,748 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,248 |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,822 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,821 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,086 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,060 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,867 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,939 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,149 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,384 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,771 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,150 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,362 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,979 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,856 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,646 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeanelle in 2025?
Jeanelle ranked #11,348 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeanelle?
2,280 babies have been named Jeanelle in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeanelle most popular?
Jeanelle peaked in 1981, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Jeanelle a boy or girl name?
Jeanelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeanelle rising or falling?
Jeanelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.