Girls name · California
Janelle in California
Janelle was the 499th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 67 babies named Janelle that year. Since 1935, California families have named 9,603 babies Janelle.
Popularity over time
Janelle in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | 534th |
| 1952 | 38 | 373rd |
| 1964 | 70 | 383rd |
| 1976 | 102 | 264th |
| 1989 | 208 | 216th |
| 2001 | 138 | 309th |
| 2013 | 187 | 213th |
| 2025 | 67 | 499th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 534th in 1935 to 499th in 2025.
The most babies named Janelle in California in a single year was 238, in 1988. Its best showing was 167th among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Janelle reached its best rank of 48th in Hawaii (1980). See Janelle in every state →
How popular is Janelle in California?
Janelle was the 499th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 67 babies named Janelle that year. Since 1935, California families have named 9,603 babies Janelle.
How many babies are named Janelle in California?
In 2025, 67 babies were named Janelle in California. The most babies named Janelle in California in a single year was 238, in 1988.
What is the rank of Janelle in California?
Janelle ranked 499th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 167th among girls names in 1985.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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