Johnel
boy nameJohnel entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #2822 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#2822
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3019 |
| 1950s | #3537 |
| 1960s | #3657 |
| 1970s | #4484 |
| 1980s | #6069 |
| 1990s | #7049 |
| 2000s | #10683 |
| 2010s | #12136 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Johnel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Johnel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Johnel in 2025?
- Johnel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Johnel most popular?
- Johnel peaked in 1957, reaching #2822 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Johnel with classmates?
- Johnel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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