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How Many People Are Named Jenelle?
Estimated people named Jenelle living in the U.S. today
6,545
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 7,185
- Peak year: 1981 (253 births)
- Estimated living today: 6,545
Jenelle by age group — who carries the name today?
Jenelle popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jenelle
Jenelle has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 7,185 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 6,545 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 52,223 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jenelles you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jenelle in the US?
An estimated 6,545 people named Jenelle are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jenelle very rare — about 1 in 52,223 Americans.
Is Jenelle a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jenelle is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Jenelle most popular?
Jenelle peaked in 1981, when 253 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jenelle?
Jenelle ranks #3,093 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 55 out of 100 (higher means rarer).