Janel
Meaning
“A modern elaboration of Jane or Janelle, from John, Hebrew for 'God is gracious'.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Janel peaked in the 1960s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
85 people · the #46,211 first name in Brazil · median age 37
Among people named Janel living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1980s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Janel
People given the name Janel in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Janel deep dive
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