Declining since 1997, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Annel since 1964
Babies named Annel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 176 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Annel is a modern, rarely used name in the United States, first recorded in 1964. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, but has since declined, with its rank of 14,942 in 2025 reflecting a general downward trend since 1997. The name is found in only about 1 in 321,453 births, making it a distinctive choice. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely derives from a variant of Annelie, a Scandinavian and German nickname for Anna. With a soft, simple sound and potential for the nicknames Ann, Annie, or Nel, Annel fits well with other understated modern names. Its rarity and lack of strong top-state associations give it a blank-slate quality for parents seeking something uncommon.
Annel appears to be a modern English name, possibly arising as a respelling or shortening of Annelie (a Swedish and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). It may also be a creative variant of Ann or Anne with a fashionable -el ending. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1964, reflecting mid-20th century trends of adapting traditional names into new forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Nel
Sibling names for Annel
Names that share Annel's style, for a brother or sister.
