Jennell
Every Jennell since 1910 — 1,301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jennell
Jennell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1910, 1,301 American babies have been named Jennell. Its peak came in 1979, when 54 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 Jennell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jennell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,626 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,158 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,808 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,808 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,093 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,070 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,958 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,102 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,693 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,475 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,075 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,152 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,359 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,363 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,435 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,250 |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,634 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,142 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,654 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,112 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,250 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,665 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,364 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,588 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jennell in 2025?
Jennell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jennell?
1,301 babies have been named Jennell in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jennell most popular?
Jennell peaked in 1979, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Jennell a boy or girl name?
Jennell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jennell rising or falling?
Jennell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.