Girl · #11,422 in 2026

Jannel

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

Current Rank

#11,422

Peak Rank

#4,686 (1992)

Total Babies

505

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1963

First Year

2018

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#4686

Peak Rank

505

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jannel

Jannel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1963, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 21 Jannels were born — ranking #4,686 that year. As of 2026, Jannel ranks #11,422 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 505 Jannels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jannel

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jannel

What does the name Jannel mean?

Jannel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jannel in 2026?

In 2026, Jannel ranks #11,422 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Jannel most popular?

Jannel reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,686 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jannel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jannel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jannel include Omar, Aricka, Lanina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jannel

Jannel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 505 births in the dataset. Jannel's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,686. Use the chart and map above to compare Jannel'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.