Holding steady.
Popularity of Johnel since 1949
Babies named Johnel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johnel is a rare modern name that entered U.S. records in 1949, blending John with the -el suffix. It saw a modest peak in 1990, but has remained uncommon. Its trajectory is described as stable over the years, suggesting minimal fluctuation in its low usage. The name did not rank among top names and had no recorded top states.
Johnel is a modern coinage, blending the classic name John (derived from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious') with the fashionable -el suffix seen in names like Joelle and Rachel. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949, but remained rare. Its peak usage occurred in 1990, suggesting a brief period of modest popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: John, Johnny
Sibling names for Johnel
Names that share Johnel's style, for a brother or sister.
