Johnell
Every Johnell since 1925 — 1,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Johnell
Johnell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,890 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 1,594 American babies have been named Johnell — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 37 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 Johnell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Johnell 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,890 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,104 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,389 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,470 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,423 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,250 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,354 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,987 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,162 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,483 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,308 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,619 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,432 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,666 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,860 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,984 | 13 | #5,965 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,530 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,398 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,777 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,684 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,650 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,523 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,394 | 23 | #2,326 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,698 | 13 | #3,344 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,707 | 13 | #2,991 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,445 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,330 | 8 | #3,109 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,775 | 18 | #1,944 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,867 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,989 | 16 | #1,915 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,821 | 11 | #2,190 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,352 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,533 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,372 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Johnell in 2025?
Johnell ranked #12,890 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Johnell?
1,594 babies have been named Johnell in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Johnell most popular?
Johnell peaked in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Johnell a boy or girl name?
Johnell is used for both: about 22% of babies named Johnell have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Johnell rising or falling?
Johnell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.