Total births
551
Girls' name · since 1964
Annel
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 551 babies named Annel, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 551
- total births
- 1964–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
551 girls have been named Annel since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Annel recorded 551 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- 551 total births
- 1964–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
551 girls have been named Annel since 1964, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 551
- total births
- 1964–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Annel was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
31 babies were named Annel in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Annel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Annel splits its recorded history at 1996: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Annel at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Annel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Annel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Annel's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Annel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
112 births
- 1990s
1990s
176 births
- 2000s
2000s
160 births
- 2010s 53
2010s
53 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 176 births (32% of all-time use).
How Annel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Annel's total volume
Annel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Annel by state
Where Annel concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 224 | 40.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 32 | 5.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Annel's total US births 40.7%
Even split
224 of 551 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Annel? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 551 babies named Annel. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 31 births.
When was Annel most popular? ▼
Annel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Annel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Annel are California (224 births), Texas (32 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Annel been used? ▼
Annel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 62 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Annel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anna, Ann, Annie, Anne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Annel's data
- Annel's decade-level peak was the 1990s (176 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Annels (224 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Annel
Nearby Names Like Annel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Annel
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Ann Girl
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Annie Girl
#192 360,253 births
Anne Girl
#647 325,128 births
Annette Girl
#1305 169,296 births
Compare Annel side by side: Annel vs Anna Annel vs Ann Annel vs Annie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Annel: Baby Name Since 1964 - 551 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/annel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Annel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.