Janell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Janell is an American feminine name that derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved through Latin and English forms before becoming popular in the U.S. in the mid-20th century. The name is associated with positive traits like individuality and creativity, and it does not have a significant biblical background.
The name Janell is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Janell has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Janell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13208th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2253rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 904th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 679th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 610th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 819th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1757th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3956th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Janell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Janell"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈnɛl/
Origin
American
Etymology
Janell is a modern feminine variant of the name Jane, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Johannes (Latin and Greek), Jane (English), Janell (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Janell gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a unique variation of more traditional names like Jane.
Variants & Derivatives
Janel, Janelle, Jan, Jane
Modern Popularity & Image
Janell is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Janell Burse, American basketball player, Janell Routh, American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Janell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Janell"
"Janell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13208th of 16616 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2253rd of 9107 | 269 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 904th of 9204 | 1,177 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 679th of 12526 | 3,814 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 610th of 19264 | 4,466 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 819th of 27321 | 3,729 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1757th of 35406 | 1,807 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3956th of 30306 | 451 |
Regional Popularity of "Janell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Janell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- |
60.02% 1420th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
77.88% 1204th/1546 |
- |
29.75% 700th/2353 |
75.95% 1175th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.14% 493rd/2227 |
55.76% 1355th/2430 |
27.83% 794th/2853 |
18.85% 523rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.83% 465th/2937 |
22.42% 781st/3483 |
24.82% 873rd/3518 |
11.94% 483rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.81% 693rd/3685 |
17.34% 776th/4475 |
19.98% 1038th/5194 |
11.64% 735th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.73% 1683rd/4582 |
30.42% 1571st/5164 |
25.19% 1842nd/7313 |
22.03% 1644th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
54.51% 3719th/6822 |
50.11% 3145th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Janell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Janell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.