unisex name
Ranell
ruh-NEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 405
Ranell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 72% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2010 it was given to 6 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 1971, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1949.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ranell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Ranell?
In 2010, Ranell was given to 6 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.
Where Ranell Is Used
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.
How Ranell Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ra'nell | Ra'nell is Ranell written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Ranell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ranell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ranell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ranell
- English ruh-NEL
Sibling Names for Ranell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ranell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ranell
How popular is the name Ranell?
In 2010, Ranell was given to 6 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 Ranell a girl's or a boy's name?
Ranell is used for both girls and boys. About 72% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ranell?
Ranell has 2 syllables.
When was Ranell most popular?
Ranell peaked in 1971, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.