An estimated 50,773 living Americans are named Janelle.
How rare is Janelle?
Janelle is uncommon among babies today, with 340 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 76% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Janelle?
The median age of a living American named Janelle is approximately 38 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 48 years old.
Is Janelle still popular?
Not especially. Janelle has been declining since its 1979 peak and registered 340 births in 2025.
Where is Janelle most common?
Janelle has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 10.6× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
76%
2025
340
All-time
56,881
Diaspora map
Janelle broke out in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin (1973) and became over-represented in 35 states over 34 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1973 · over-represented in 35 states over 34 years
