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Janelle
OriginAmerican, modern elaboration of Jane
GenderGirl
US Rank#801
Top 1000
About Janelle
The name Janelle is currently ranked #801 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #186 in 1978. The name is most popular in JANELLE, JANELLE, and JANELLE. Janelle is occasionally used for boys in 2005.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #451 | 713 | 399.1 |
| 2015 | #474 | 680 | 380.9 |
| 2016 | #477 | 667 | 376.4 |
| 2017 | #499 | 628 | 363.7 |
| 2018 | #583 | 527 | 309.8 |
| 2019 | #553 | 549 | 327.1 |
| 2020 | #671 | 427 | 264.1 |
| 2021 | #664 | 447 | 272.4 |
| 2022 | #672 | 434 | 264.6 |
| 2023 | #693 | 417 | 259.9 |
| 2024 | #776 | 362 | 223.4 |
| 2025 | #801 | 340 | 211.5 |
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- Janelle Anya Monique Atkinson
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- Janelle Penny Commissiong
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- Janelle Oredith Arthur
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- Janelle Johnson
American actress; mother of musician Micky Dolenz of The Monkees
- Charlotte Janelle Dolenz
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Janelle in pop culture
- Janelle Beryl Timmins Steiger
character on Australian TV soap "Neighbours"
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