Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Jonel since 1933
Babies named Jonel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 21 | 0 |
| 1950s | 49 | 0 |
| 1960s | 63 | 0 |
| 1970s | 50 | 18 |
| 1980s | 62 | 58 |
| 1990s | 57 | 97 |
| 2000s | 20 | 100 |
| 2010s | 0 | 65 |
| 2020s | 0 | 24 |
Meaning & origin
The name Jonel first entered U.S. records in 1974, a modern blend of the enduring classic John with the trendy -el ending seen in names like Daniel and Michael. Its peak year was 2006, after which it began a steady decline through the latest data. As an uncommon name, its top states are not recorded, but it shares the inventive spirit of other modern coinages from the same era, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Jonel is a modern coinage, blending the classic name John (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious') with the fashionable suffix -el, influenced by names like Daniel and Joel. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw modest use in the 2000s, peaking in 2006.
Sibling names for Jonel
Names that share Jonel's style, for a brother or sister.
