Jonelle
Every Jonelle since 1923 — 3,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jonelle
Jonelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,469 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 3,260 American babies have been named Jonelle. Its peak came in 1981, when 137 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 Jonelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jonelle 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 | 9 | #10,469 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,745 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,695 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,326 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,888 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,657 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,924 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,342 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,110 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,409 | — | — |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,679 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,465 | 5 | #12,995 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,334 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,861 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,595 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,709 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,040 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,215 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,291 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,958 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,662 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,839 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,427 | — | — |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,162 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,449 | — | — |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,364 | — | — |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,900 | — | — |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,499 | — | — |
| 1985 | 113 | #1,220 | — | — |
| 1980 | 98 | #1,305 | — | — |
| 1975 | 79 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,180 | — | — |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,045 | — | — |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,270 | — | — |
| 1955 | 31 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 1950 | 17 | #2,488 | — | — |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,679 | — | — |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,489 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,578 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,850 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,215 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jonelle
- Jonelle Filigno Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jonelle in 2025?
Jonelle ranked #10,469 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jonelle?
3,260 babies have been named Jonelle in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jonelle most popular?
Jonelle peaked in 1981, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Jonelle a boy or girl name?
Jonelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jonelle rising or falling?
Jonelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jonelle?
Well-known people named Jonelle include Jonelle Filigno (soccer player).