Janelle

Janelle is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 362 girls in the United States.

Janelle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Janelle

Janelle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Janelle first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #186 in 1978, and in 2024 362 babies received the name — 56,537 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Janelle in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#186 in 1978
Peak year
1979
Babies named Janelle in 2024
362
Total since 1880
56,537

Janelle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#642 in 2025
Babies named Janelle in 2025
60
Total since 1996
817

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Janelle mean?

The meaning of Janelle is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Janelle a boy or girl name?

Janelle is a girl name. In 2024, 362 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Janelle?

Janelle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Janelle?

Janelle first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #186 in 1978, and 362 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].