How Many People Are Named Johnell?

Complete statistics for the name Johnell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Johnell
Very Rare
1,589
Estimated People
1 in 207,678
1 in X Americans
1990
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,234 (78%)
♀ Female
355 (22%)
78%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 50

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 10
Florida 5
Illinois 11
Louisiana 130
South Carolina 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Johnell

How Many People Have the Name Johnell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,589 people in the United States currently share the name Johnell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 207,678 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Johnell a Common or Rare Name?

Johnell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Johnell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Johnell are covered in full on the Johnell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Johnell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Johnell in SSA data, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female. Johnell leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Johnell Most Popular?

The name Johnell reached peak popularity in 1990, with 27 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Johnell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Johnell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Johnell?

Approximately 1,589 people in the United States share the name Johnell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Johnell a rare name?

Johnell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 207,678 Americans has this name.

What does the name Johnell mean?

The meaning and origin of Johnell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Johnell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 78% of people named Johnell are male and 22% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Johnell most popular?

The name Johnell reached its peak in 1990, with 27 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,589
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 207,678
GenderMale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1990
Male %78%
Female %22%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.