Jenell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jenell is a modern English name derived from the French name 'Jean', meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from Jean to Janelle and finally to Jenell. The name is perceived as trendy and elegant, with its popularity rising in the late 20th century. There is no notable biblical background associated with it.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jenell"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈnɛl/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jenell is a variant of the name Janelle, which is derived from the French name 'Jean' meaning 'God is gracious'. It is often considered a feminine form of the name John.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Jean (French), Janelle (Modern French), Jenell (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jenell became popular in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Janelle, Jean, Janell
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jenell is viewed as a trendy and elegant name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Jenell Hodge (American author), Jenell Smith (American athlete)
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Girl Name Trend
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✨ Jenell Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 92 peak births in 1981
Geographic Spread
Popular across 13 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jenell"
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 "Jenell"
"Jenell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3992nd of 9107 | 93 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1905th of 9204 | 343 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1971st of 12526 | 580 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1726th of 19264 | 875 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2258th of 27321 | 840 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6767th of 35406 | 277 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15056th of 30306 | 54 |
Regional Popularity of "Jenell" 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 "Jenell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
67.57% 1590th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
93.83% 2280th/2430 |
71.12% 2029th/2853 |
63.57% 1764th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.19% 1621st/2937 |
52.37% 1824th/3483 |
71.92% 2530th/3518 |
37.34% 1510th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
59.46% 2191st/3685 |
37.27% 1668th/4475 |
- |
35.84% 2264th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
92.47% 6901st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jenell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jenell" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jenell" in the United States
The name Jenell is most popular in California, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jenell 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, 'Jenell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3992nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1905th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1971st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1726th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2258th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6767th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15056th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jenell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.