Janele
girl nameJanele entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #4679 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#4679
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5952 |
| 1960s | #6215 |
| 1970s | #6207 |
| 1980s | #7541 |
| 1990s | #9196 |
| 2000s | #17504 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Janele are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janele alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janele in 2025?
- Janele is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janele most popular?
- Janele peaked in 1978, reaching #4679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janele with classmates?
- Janele will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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