Janelis
Every Janelis since 1990 — 356 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janelis
Janelis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,118 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 356 American babies have been named Janelis. Its peak came in 2010, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Janelis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janelis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,118 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,625 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,615 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,322 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,865 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,519 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,807 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,563 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,090 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,121 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,178 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,368 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,184 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,394 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,957 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,439 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,176 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,833 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,268 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,799 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,672 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,994 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,200 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,539 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,163 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,854 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janelis in 2025?
Janelis ranked #9,118 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Janelis?
356 babies have been named Janelis in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janelis most popular?
Janelis peaked in 2010, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Janelis a boy or girl name?
Janelis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janelis rising or falling?
Janelis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.