Total births
1,033
Girls' name · since 1934
Janalee
Since 1934, U.S. Social Security records show 1,033 babies named Janalee, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12290
- among girls today
- 1,033
- born since 1934
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Janalee is the #12290 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,033 recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Janalee has been recorded 1,033 times among girls since 1934, currently ranked #12290 nationally and more common than 31% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2024.
- #12290 among girls today
- 1,033 born since 1934
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Janalee is currently the #12290 girls' name in America, more common than 31% of girls - 1,033 born since 1934, peaking in the 1960s.
- #12290
- among girls today
- 1,033
- born since 1934
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Janalee vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12290
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 31% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Janalee was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
31 babies were named Janalee in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
How Janalee compares
1,033 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Janalee's all-time total is 170% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Janalee | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,033 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Janalee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Janalee splits its recorded history at 1976: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Janalee at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1962
Current rank
#12,290
Active since
1934
Janalee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2024
- Peak year (1962)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Janalee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Janalee's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Janalee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 25
1930s
25 births
- 1940s
1940s
137 births
- 1950s
1950s
192 births
- 1960s
1960s
204 births
- 1970s
1970s
142 births
- 1980s
1980s
141 births
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
- 2000s 40
2000s
40 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 204 births (20% of all-time use).
How Janalee 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 Janalee's total volume
Janalee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Janalee by state
Where Janalee concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 135 | 13.1% |
| #2 | California | | 38 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
Utah share of Janalee's total US births 13.1%
Even split
135 of 1,033 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Janalee? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 1,033 babies named Janalee. Today it holds rank #12290 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 31 births.
When was Janalee most popular? ▼
Janalee was most popular in the 1960s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Janalee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Janalee are Utah (135 births), California (38 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Janalee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Janalee since 1934 -- 91 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Janalee? ▼
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 Janalee's data
- Janalee's decade-level peak was the 1960s (204 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Janalees (135 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Janalee
Nearby Names Like Janalee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Janalee
Janet Girl
#2435 556,776 births
Janice Girl
#2250 406,448 births
Jane Girl
#269 379,876 births
Janie Girl
#1536 75,598 births
Janelle Girl
#776 56,881 births
Compare Janalee side by side: Janalee vs Janet Janalee vs Janice Janalee vs Jane
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Janalee
Corazon #12289
314 births · Peak 1986
Raeleen #12291
559 births · Peak 1959
Sherilyn #12288
3,930 births · Peak 1946
Gael #12292
673 births · Peak 1947
Franklyn #12287
99 births · Peak 2019
Adriane #12293
6,146 births · Peak 1983
Karyn #12286
14,135 births · Peak 1964
Kenlyn #12294
255 births · Peak 2014
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1934–2024 (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. "Janalee: #12290 Girls' Name - 1,033 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/janalee. 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 Janalee 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 June 2026.