Jenel
girl nameJenel entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #3260 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#3260
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4315 |
| 1960s | #5889 |
| 1970s | #4455 |
| 1980s | #4740 |
| 1990s | #8773 |
| 2000s | #14867 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Jenel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jenel alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jenel in 2025?
- Jenel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jenel most popular?
- Jenel peaked in 1982, reaching #3260 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jenel with classmates?
- Jenel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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