How Many People Are Named Jonel?
Complete statistics for the name Jonel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jonel is a very rare name for boys, with only 644 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 512,359 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1993 with 28 births, but it's still seen as a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 690 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jonel Through the Generations
Over the years, Jonel has maintained a steady presence among newborns, though its popularity has been on a slight decline since its peak in 1993. Today, most people named Jonel are around 38 years old, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups: 37% are under 30, 45% are between 30 and 60, and 18% are over 60. This suggests that while Jonel is less common now, it remains a name that resonates with families looking for something unique yet timeless.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jonel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jonel
How Many People Have the Name Jonel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 644 people in the United States currently share the name Jonel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 512,359 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jonel a Common or Rare Name?
Jonel 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 Jonel Mean?
Jonel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jonel in SSA data, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.
When Was Jonel Most Popular?
The name Jonel reached peak popularity in 1993, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Jonel?
Approximately 644 people named Jonel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 690. That works out to roughly 1 in 512,359 Americans.
Is Jonel a rare name?
Jonel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 512,359 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jonel mean?
Jonel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jonel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 55% of people named Jonel are male and 45% are female.
When was Jonel most popular?
Jonel peaked in 1993 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.