Janella
Every Janella since 1917 — 1,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Janella
Janella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,119 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,968 American babies have been named Janella. Its peak came in 1971, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Janella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Janella 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 | #9,119 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,066 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,261 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,794 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,081 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,727 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,387 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,678 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,388 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,522 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,364 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,538 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,202 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,446 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,228 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,265 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,999 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,915 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,412 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,545 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,303 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,335 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,991 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,246 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,926 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,235 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,731 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,053 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,032 |
| 1980 | 42 | #2,321 |
| 1975 | 39 | #2,178 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,179 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,001 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,604 |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,365 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,828 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,657 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,149 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,640 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,331 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Janella in 2025?
Janella ranked #9,119 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 Janella?
1,968 babies have been named Janella in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Janella most popular?
Janella peaked in 1971, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Janella a boy or girl name?
Janella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Janella rising or falling?
Janella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.