Girl · #11,138 in 2026

Annel

Name: Popularity of the name Annel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Annel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,138

Peak Rank

#4,387 (2004)

Total Babies

545

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

2021

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#4387

Peak Rank

545

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Annel

Annel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 31 Annels were born — ranking #4,387 that year. As of 2026, Annel ranks #11,138 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 545 Annels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Annel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Annel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Annul
Annal
Anel
Anil
Anile
Anele
Anael
Anole
Amel
Aml
Anal
Inal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Annel

What does the name Annel mean?

Annel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Annel in 2026?

In 2026, Annel ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Annel most popular?

Annel reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #4,387 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Annel most popular?

Annel has historically been most popular in California, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Annel.

Is Annel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Annel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Annel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Annel include Rheagan, Taleyah, Atziry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Annel

Annel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 545 births in the dataset. Annel's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #4,387. Use the chart and map above to compare Annel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.