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Janel

Recorded 1933–2025 · United States

Janel was most popular in 1971, when 429 American babies were given the name — ranking #848 that year. In 2025 it ranked #18,449, with 8 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 12,055 people named Janel.

Most popular in1971
Rank that year#848
Births that year429
Total since 188012,055

Janel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Janel’s peak in 1971. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org