Johnell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Johnell is a modern English name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved through various languages, maintaining connections to its biblical roots. Johnell reflects a contemporary trend of modifying traditional names and is perceived positively as a unique choice.
The name Johnell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Johnell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Johnell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3402nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2091st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2343rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3002nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5497th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11081st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5254th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5412th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6381st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11006th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Johnell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Johnell"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈnɛl/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Johnell is a modern diminutive or variation of the name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Iohannes (Latin), John (Old French, Middle English), Johnell (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name John has been popular since the Christianization of Europe, with variants appearing throughout history. Johnell emerged more recently as a creative variation.
Variants & Derivatives
John, Johnny, Jon, Jonny, Janelle
Modern Popularity & Image
Johnell is seen as a unique and modern name, often appealing to parents looking for a contemporary twist on traditional names.
Famous People
Johnell Smith - a notable athlete, Johnell Johnson - a prominent artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Johnell"
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 "Johnell"
"Johnell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3402nd of 6773 | 88 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2091st of 7552 | 284 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2343rd of 10718 | 267 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3002nd of 16616 | 308 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5497th of 24088 | 227 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11081st of 23106 | 60 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5254th of 9204 | 47 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5412th of 12526 | 97 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6381st of 19264 | 115 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11006th of 27321 | 80 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Johnell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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49.07% 1400th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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41.53% 1461st/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
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46.52% 2416th/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Johnell" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Johnell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Johnell" 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.