Jannelle
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Janelle
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,265 in 1981
7 babies were named Jannelle in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,521 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jannelle you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jannelle, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jannelle would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJannelle first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1981, when it ranked #2,265. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJannelle was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 95,238 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendJannelle has climbed 1,521 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningJannelle is an English form of Janelle, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Jannelle
Jannelle is a girl name of French origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lle”. US birth records list Jannelle for girls from 1948 to 2025, in 71 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1981, when it ranked #2,265 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 263,158 girls |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 188,679 girls |
| 1970s | 9.5 | 105,042 girls |
| 1980s | 16 | 64,144 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 75,075 girls |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,383 girls |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,001 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
Other spellings of Jannelle
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Jannelle
What does the name Jannelle mean?
Jannelle means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Janelle.
What is the origin of the name Jannelle?
Jannelle has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Jannelle a boy or girl name?
Jannelle is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jannelle?
Jannelle ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1981 (#2,265).