Total births
1,239
Unisex name · since 1934
Johnell
Johnell has 1,239 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,239
- total births
- 1934–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1,239 boys have been named Johnell since 1934, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Johnell has been recorded 1,239 times among boys since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. 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 2025.
- 1,239 total births
- 1934–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,239 boys have been named Johnell since 1934, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,239
- total births
- 1934–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Johnell was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
27 babies were named Johnell in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Johnell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Johnell's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1934, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Johnell at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Johnell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Johnell popularity over time - girls
355 total births recorded since 1925 (Johnell as girls' name)
Johnell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Johnell's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Johnell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s
1940s
108 births
- 1950s
1950s
158 births
- 1960s
1960s
139 births
- 1970s
1970s
185 births
- 1980s
1980s
178 births
- 1990s
1990s
194 births
- 2000s
2000s
142 births
- 2010s
2010s
86 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 194 births (16% of all-time use).
How Johnell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Johnell's total volume
Johnell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Johnell by state
Where Johnell concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 130 | 10.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
Louisiana share of Johnell's total US births 10.5%
Even split
130 of 1,239 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Johnell? ▼
1,239 babies have been named Johnell since 1934. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1990 with 27 births.
When was Johnell most popular? ▼
Johnell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Johnell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Johnell are Louisiana (130 births), Illinois (11 births), California (10 births).
Is Johnell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Johnell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,239 births, and as a girl's name it has 355 births.
How long has the name Johnell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Johnell since 1934 -- 92 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Johnell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include John, Johnny, Johnnie, Johnathan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Johnell's data
- Johnell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (194 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.
- Louisiana records the most Johnells (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Johnell
Nearby Names Like Johnell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Johnell
John Boy
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Johnny Boy
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Johnnie Boy
#2313 102,099 births
Johnathan Boy
#513 98,262 births
Johnathon Boy
#2083 25,600 births
Compare Johnell side by side: Johnell vs John Johnell vs Johnny Johnell vs Johnnie
Related Names
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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, 1934–2025 (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. "Johnell: Baby Name Since 1934 - 1,239 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/johnell. 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 Johnell 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.