Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Jannell

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

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#2,940 (1980)

Total Babies

895

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1932

First Year

2017

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#2940

Peak Rank

895

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jannell

Jannell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1932, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 30 Jannells were born — ranking #2,940 that year. As of 2026, Jannell ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 895 Jannells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jannell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jannell 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 Jannell

What does the name Jannell mean?

Jannell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1932. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jannell in 2026?

In 2026, Jannell ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jannell most popular?

Jannell reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #2,940 that year with 30 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jannell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jannell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jannell include Clo, Ardel, Amil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jannell

Jannell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1932 and has accumulated 895 births in the dataset. Jannell's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #2,940. Use the chart and map above to compare Jannell'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.