Jenelle
Every Jenelle since 1917 — 7,204 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jenelle
Jenelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,211 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 7,204 American babies have been named Jenelle. Its peak came in 1981, when 253 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 Jenelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jenelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,211 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,780 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,691 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,919 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,134 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,911 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,063 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,698 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,679 |
| 2016 | 74 | #2,468 |
| 2015 | 90 | #2,133 |
| 2014 | 83 | #2,260 |
| 2013 | 97 | #2,009 |
| 2012 | 105 | #1,907 |
| 2011 | 130 | #1,647 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,768 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,808 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,326 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,408 |
| 2006 | 89 | #2,171 |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,417 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,214 |
| 2003 | 83 | #2,111 |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,128 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,913 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,610 |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,617 |
| 1990 | 154 | #1,127 |
| 1985 | 247 | #707 |
| 1980 | 222 | #747 |
| 1975 | 86 | #1,296 |
| 1970 | 62 | #1,565 |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,014 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,940 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,301 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,605 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,716 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,862 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,569 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,765 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,679 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,780 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jenelle in 2025?
Jenelle ranked #6,211 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jenelle?
7,204 babies have been named Jenelle in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jenelle most popular?
Jenelle peaked in 1981, when 253 newborns received the name.
Is Jenelle a boy or girl name?
Jenelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jenelle rising or falling?
Jenelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.