girl's name
Jenel
juh-NEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 510
Jenel is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jenel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 172 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 41 |
How Popular Is Jenel?
In 2007, Jenel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jenel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jenel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jenel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jenel
- English juh-NEL
Sibling Names for Jenel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jenel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jenel
How popular is the name Jenel?
In 2007, Jenel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jenel a girl's or a boy's name?
Jenel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jenel?
Jenel has 2 syllables.
When was Jenel most popular?
Jenel peaked in 1982, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.