Jenelle
2 countries#6116 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jenelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,204 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #6116 · peaked in 1981 with 253 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
107 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2016 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
107 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jenelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2165 | — |
| 2007 | #2394 | ↓229 |
| 2008 | #2318 | ↑76 |
| 2009 | #2800 | ↓482 |
| 2010 | #2752 | ↑48 |
| 2011 | #1646 | ↑1106 |
| 2012 | #1904 | ↓258 |
| 2013 | #2002 | ↓98 |
| 2014 | #2256 | ↓254 |
| 2015 | #2123 | ↑133 |
| 2016 | #2463 | ↓340 |
| 2017 | #2664 | ↓201 |
| 2018 | #2677 | ↓13 |
| 2019 | #3043 | ↓366 |
| 2020 | #2890 | ↑153 |
| 2021 | #4090 | ↓1200 |
| 2022 | #3893 | ↑197 |
| 2023 | #4655 | ↓762 |
| 2024 | #6642 | ↓1987 |
| 2025 | #6116 | ↑526 |
Frequently asked questions about Jenelle
Is Jenelle a popular name?
Yes — Jenelle currently ranks #6116 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jenelle more common for boys or girls?
Jenelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jenelle most popular?
Jenelle peaked in 1981 in United States, with 253 recorded births that year.
Is Jenelle rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jenelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4083 in 1917 to #6116 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jenelle?
At least 7,311 babies have been recorded with the name Jenelle across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Jenelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jenelle appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jenelle?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jenelle include Jayli, Jeanna, Jiraiya.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Jenelle in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.