Jannelle
Every Jannelle since 1948 — 1,178 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jannelle
Jannelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,454 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 1,178 American babies have been named Jannelle. Its peak came in 1981, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jannelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jannelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,454 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,900 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,631 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,151 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,322 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,035 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,041 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,441 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,232 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,775 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,606 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,123 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,757 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,191 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,197 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,219 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,448 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,385 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,998 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,104 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,263 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,799 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,806 |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,975 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,035 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,896 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,689 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,562 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,095 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,787 |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,901 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,138 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jannelle in 2025?
Jannelle ranked #12,454 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jannelle?
1,178 babies have been named Jannelle in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jannelle most popular?
Jannelle peaked in 1981, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Jannelle a boy or girl name?
Jannelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jannelle rising or falling?
Jannelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.