Jenelle Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
A combination of the names Jen and Elle, meaning 'white wave' and 'she' or 'woman'.
Meaning of the Name Jenelle
Jenelle is a feminine name of English origin. It is a combination of the names Jen and Elle. Jen is a short form of Jennifer, which means 'white wave' in Cornish. Elle is a French name meaning 'she' or 'woman'. The name Jenelle therefore carries the combined meanings of 'white wave' and 'she' or 'woman'.
Popularity of the Name Jenelle
The popularity for the name Jenelle peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 254 births, which ranked number 1,212 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Jenelle had the most female births in 1981 with 254, which ranked number 685 out of 12,193 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jenelle has declined sharply over the last ten years from 105 births to 37 births, a decline of -64.76%. Among females, Jenelle has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 105 births to 37 births, a decline of -64.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jenelle
- 20 Year Trend of Jenelle: -53.16%
- 10 Year Trend of Jenelle: -64.76%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jenelle: -64.76%
Popularity of Jenelle by State
Among females, Jenelle was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jenelle. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jenelle
- Total Births of Jenelle: 33 (-9.90%)
- Female Births of Jenelle: 33 (-9.90%)
Given the downward trend of Jenelle over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.90% decrease in total births, for a total of 33 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jenelle have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 33 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.90%.