How Many People Are Named Janeal?

Complete statistics for the name Janeal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Janeal
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Janeal is a very rare female name, with only 274 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,204,332 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1961 with 12 births, but it's remained stable since then.

~274
Living in US
1 in 1,204,332
Americans
1961
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Innovative Inspired Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

616
Worldwide Bearers
#336,421
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
544
🇵🇭 Philippines
26
🇮🇩 Indonesia
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
6
🇬🇩 Grenada
5
🇳🇦 Namibia
4
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇬🇾 Guyana
2
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
274 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
28
Would be under 30 (9%)
162
Would be 30–60 (51%)
125
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 315 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1961

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
78

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Janeal Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Janeal has maintained a steady presence, though its usage has been minimal. With 315 total births recorded since its inception, the name has seen a slight shift in its demographic, with 51% of those named Janeal being between the ages of 30 and 60. Interestingly, the name's peak year was 1961, when it saw 12 births, indicating a brief moment of heightened interest.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Janeal's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Janeal

How Many People Have the Name Janeal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 274 people in the United States currently share the name Janeal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,204,332 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Janeal a Common or Rare Name?

Janeal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Janeal Mean?

Janeal means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Janeal in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Janeal Most Popular?

The name Janeal reached peak popularity in 1961, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Janeal?

Approximately 274 people named Janeal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 315. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,204,332 Americans.

Is Janeal a rare name?

Janeal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,204,332 Americans has this name.

What does the name Janeal mean?

Janeal means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Janeal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Janeal are male and 100% are female.

When was Janeal most popular?

Janeal peaked in 1961 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US274
All-Time Births315
1 in X1 in 1,204,332
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1961
World Rank#336,421
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.