Janel
Janel is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janel is a feminine name of French and Hebrew origin, derived as a variation of Janelle, which stems from Jane or Jeanne. It ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
12,023 babies in the United States have been named Janel since 1880. It ranks #1473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1995.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 80 |
| 1940-1950 | 244 |
| 1950-1960 | 913 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,576 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,661 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,628 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,718 |
| 2000-2010 | 750 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 106 |
Famous people named Janel
- Janel Parrish: Actress, Singer
- Janel Moloney: Actress
- Janel Jorgensen: Swimmer, Olympian
Nicknames
Jan, Jannie, Nell
Fun facts
- Janel developed as a phonetic modern spelling variant of Janelle, combining traditional roots with a sleek ending.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s.