Jenell comes from the Modern American / Hebrew tradition, meaning God is gracious.
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How popular is Jenell?
1981peak year
At its height in 1981, Jenell reached #1,355 nationally — 92 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1980s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Jenell is a rare name in U.S. records with about 6 babies named Jenell each year. Jenell's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 3,062 babies have been registered as Jenell since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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