Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Anelle since 1949
Babies named Anelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Anelle is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1949. Its peak year of usage was 2018, and it has been falling in popularity since 2019, consistent with a downward trajectory at a rate of about one rank per year. Despite being used for over seven decades, Anelle remains exceedingly rare, with a 1-in-N occurrence that is effectively too low to calculate. The name has never been recorded in any U.S. state as a top name, underscoring its niche status. Its appeal lies in its similarity to more familiar names like Annette and Janelle, offering a fresh alternative for parents seeking a unique but intuitive feminine name.
Anelle is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1949. It appears to be a feminine name formed by combining the fashionable prefix 'An-' (as in Ann or Anne) with the French-sounding suffix '-elle', which is common in names like Danielle and Gabrielle. The name has no traditional etymology or meaning beyond this constructed origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Nell, Nellie
Sibling names for Anelle
Names that share Anelle's style, for a brother or sister.
