Janielle
girl nameJanielle entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #2804 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#2804
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4574 |
| 1960s | #6390 |
| 1970s | #5823 |
| 1980s | #3900 |
| 1990s | #6623 |
| 2000s | #10568 |
| 2010s | #12915 |
| 2020s | #13626 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Janielle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Janielle alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Janielle in 2025?
- Janielle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Janielle most popular?
- Janielle peaked in 1985, reaching #2804 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Janielle with classmates?
- Janielle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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