Total births
69
Unisex name · since 1970
Janal
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 69 babies named Janal, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 69
- total births
- 1970–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Janal sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 69 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Janal recorded 69 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1997.
- 69 total births
- 1970–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
69 girls have been named Janal since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 69
- total births
- 1970–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Janal was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
9 babies were named Janal in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Janal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Janal's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Janal at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Janal popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1997
- Peak year (1970)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Janal popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1989 (Janal as boys' name)
Janal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Janal's strongest decade.
41 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Janal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 41 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janal? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 69 babies named Janal. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 9 births.
When was Janal most popular? ▼
Janal was most popular in the 1980s decade with 41 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Is Janal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Janal is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 69 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Janal been used? ▼
Janal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 28 years of data through 1997.
What names are similar to Janal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Janet, Janice, Jane, Janie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Janal's data
- Janal's decade-level peak was the 1980s (41 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Janal
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janal
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Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
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Compare Janal side by side: Janal vs Janet Janal vs Janice Janal vs Jane
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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, 1970–1997 (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. "Janal: Baby Name Since 1970 - 69 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janal. 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 Janal 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.