Janelle
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: God is Gracious; Little Jane
Background: The name Janelle originates from the French name 'Jean,' which means 'God is gracious.' It is often considered a diminutive form of Jane, which translates to 'little Jane.' Janelle reflects contemporary naming trends, combining traditional roots with a modern touch.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#533
Total births
56,623
Most popular decade
1970s
(25,362 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-325 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1912
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1976
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,587
- Peak year
- 1982
- Peak year births
- 10
- Peak rank
- #3,965
- Most recent year
- 2005
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,471
Female
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,979
- Peak year
- 1979
- Peak year births
- 1,416
- Peak rank
- #186
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 362
- Recent rank
- #775
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).