Janell
Janell is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janell is an American modern elaboration of Jane or Jan, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It combines the traditional root with the popular '-ell' suffix. The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
15,733 babies in the United States have been named Janell since 1880. It ranks #1237 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1939.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.9 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- LA (4.9 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 296 |
| 1930-1940 | 601 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,031 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,034 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,537 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,852 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,756 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,732 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,128 |
| 2010-2019 | 569 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Famous people named Janell
- Janell Burse: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Janell Cannon: Author, Illustrator
Nicknames
Jan, Nell, Nellie
Fun facts
- Janell gained noticeable traction in the United States between the 1940s and 1980s alongside names like Janelle and Janette.
- The name is a modern elaboration created by adding the popular French-inspired suffix '-ell' to the short name Jan.