How Many People Are Named Jenel?
Complete statistics for the name Jenel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jenel is a very rare female name, with only 488 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 675,593 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 26 births, and it's remained stable since then, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 510 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jenel Through the Generations
Jenel has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1982 when 26 babies were given the name. Today, the majority of those named Jenel are in their 30s to 60s, with 81% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's stability suggests it's been a consistent choice for parents over the years, with little fluctuation in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jenel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jenel
How Many People Have the Name Jenel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 488 people in the United States currently share the name Jenel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 675,593 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jenel a Common or Rare Name?
Jenel 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 Jenel Mean?
Jenel means "creative variant of Jen" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jenel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jenel Most Popular?
The name Jenel reached peak popularity in 1982, with 26 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 Jenel?
Approximately 488 people named Jenel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 510. That works out to roughly 1 in 675,593 Americans.
Is Jenel a rare name?
Jenel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 675,593 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jenel mean?
Jenel means "creative variant of Jen" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jenel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jenel are male and 100% are female.
When was Jenel most popular?
Jenel peaked in 1982 with 26 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.