Boy · #7,903 in 2026

Januel

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

Current Rank

#7,903

Peak Rank

#2,232 (2011)

Total Babies

433

5-Yr Trend

-73%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#2232

Peak Rank

433

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Januel

Januel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 58 Januels were born — ranking #2,232 that year. As of 2026, Januel ranks #7,903 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-73%). In total, more than 433 Januels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Januel

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

Jonell
Genial
Jonelle
General
Gentle
Janel
Jandal
Jenell
Ginnel
Geneal
Gemayel
Genal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Januel

What does the name Januel mean?

Januel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Januel in 2026?

In 2026, Januel ranks #7,903 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Januel most popular?

Januel reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,232 that year with 58 babies given the name.

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

Januel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Januel.

Is Januel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Januel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Januel include San, Aniel, Ebbie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Januel

Januel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 433 births in the dataset. Januel's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,232. Use the chart and map above to compare Januel'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.