1933Peak 19712025
Quick answers about Janel
How many people are named Janel?
An estimated 11,136 living Americans are named Janel.
How rare is Janel?
Janel is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.1% from its 1971 peak.
How old is the typical Janel?
The median age of a living American named Janel is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 36 and 55 years old.
Is Janel still popular?
No. Janel is endangered as a baby name, down 98.1% from its 1971 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Janel broke out in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington (1970) and became over-represented in 9 states over 10 years.
Broke out: Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington, 1970 · over-represented in 9 states over 10 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
