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Janelle is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Jane. It has been in use only since the 20th century." It ranked #801 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Jane. It has been in use only since the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Janelle ranked #801 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #801 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janelle mean?
Behind the Name does not give Janelle a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Jane.
Is Janelle a popular name?
Janelle ranked #801 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Janelle a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Janelle appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Janelle — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
