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Jenelle

Gender
Female
Meaning
Diminutive Form Of Jeanne.
Origin
English

Jenelle Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,185 baby girls have been named Jenelle. The name peaked in 1981 with 253 US births that year (rank #688). In 2024, ranked #6750 nationally — 6,062 places below its 1981 peak.

Top States for Jenelle

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jenelle births are: California (1,188), New York (679), Pennsylvania (296).

Other English-Origin Names Like Jenelle

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7-Letter Names Starting with J

Names with Jenelle's exact length and starting letter: Jaantje, Jacalyn, Jacelyn, Jacenta, Jacinda.

Quick Facts About Jenelle

5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
2,251
English female names
197
7-letter J-names in our dictionary
525
J-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Janell Variant Of Jane. Jehovah Has Been Gracious: Has Shown Favor. Female English
Jeannell Diminutive Form Of Jeanne. Female English
Jeannelle Comes From The Name Jean And Elle Meaning Girl Female French
Jenella Diminutive Form Of Jeanne. Female English
Jennelle Diminutive Form Of Jeanne. Male English
Johnelle Modern Feminine Of John And Jon. Female English

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