Jenell
girl nameJenell entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1343 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1343
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4175 |
| 1920s | #3175 |
| 1930s | #1972 |
| 1940s | #1822 |
| 1950s | #1933 |
| 1960s | #1929 |
| 1970s | #1698 |
| 1980s | #1783 |
| 1990s | #3947 |
| 2000s | #6818 |
| 2010s | #10703 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Jenell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jenell alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jenell in 2025?
- Jenell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jenell most popular?
- Jenell peaked in 1938, reaching #1343 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jenell with classmates?
- Jenell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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