Gennell
girl nameGennell entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #2940 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#2940
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3386 |
| 1940s | #3905 |
| 1950s | #4774 |
| 1960s | #6047 |
| 1970s | #9652 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gennell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gennell alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gennell in 2025?
- Gennell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gennell most popular?
- Gennell peaked in 1938, reaching #2940 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gennell with classmates?
- Gennell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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