Janelle
Janelle is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Janelle is a modern American name created as an elaborated form of Jane, derived from the Hebrew name John. It gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and remains a familiar choice today. The name carries the enduring etymological meaning 'God is gracious'.
Popularity in the United States
56,881 babies in the United States have been named Janelle since 1880. It ranks #539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #688.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.2 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 280 |
| 1930-1940 | 857 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,499 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,528 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,025 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,439 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,571 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,488 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,773 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,906 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,431 |
Famous people named Janelle
- Janelle Monáe: Singer, Actress
- Janelle Commissiong: Beauty Queen, Politician
- Janelle Pierzina: Television Personality, Real Estate Agent
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Ellie, Elle
Fun facts
- Janelle developed in the mid-20th century by appending the popular French-style '-elle' suffix to Jane or Jan.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.