Total births
510
Girls' name · since 1950
Jenel
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 510 babies named Jenel, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 510
- total births
- 1950–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
510 girls have been named Jenel since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jenel recorded 510 times among girls since 1950, 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 1950 to 2007.
- 510 total births
- 1950–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
510 girls have been named Jenel since 1950, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 510
- total births
- 1950–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Jenel was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
26 babies were named Jenel in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Jenel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jenel splits its recorded history at 1983: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jenel at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Jenel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2007
- Peak year (1982)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Jenel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jenel's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Jenel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s
1970s
143 births
- 1980s
1980s
172 births
- 1990s
1990s
96 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 172 births (34% of all-time use).
How Jenel 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 Jenel's total volume
Jenel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jenel by state
Where Jenel concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 17 | 3.3% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 2.4% |
New York share of Jenel's total US births 3.3%
Even split
17 of 510 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jenel? ▼
Jenel has been given to 510 babies in the U.S. since 1950, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 26 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Jenel most popular? ▼
Jenel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Jenel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jenel are New York (17 births), California (12 births).
How long has the name Jenel been used? ▼
Jenel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 58 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Jenel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jennifer, Jenna, Jennie, Jenny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jenel's data
- Jenel's decade-level peak was the 1980s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jenels (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jenel
Nearby Names Like Jenel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jenel
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Jenny Girl
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Jenifer Girl
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Compare Jenel side by side: Jenel vs Jennifer Jenel vs Jenna Jenel vs Jennie
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, 1950–2007 (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. "Jenel: Baby Name Since 1950 - 510 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jenel. 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 Jenel 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.