Declining since 1986, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Jonelle since 1923
Babies named Jonelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 191 |
| 1950s | 288 |
| 1960s | 334 |
| 1970s | 631 |
| 1980s | 849 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 192 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Jonelle first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1923, a compound name blending the classic John with the feminine suffix -elle. It reached its highest popularity in 1981, when the name was given to more children than in any other year. Since 1986, its usage has been steadily declining. By 2025, the name had fallen to rank 10,107, with only about 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. Jonelle is typically used for girls and remains a recognizable but uncommon choice.
Jonelle is a feminine given name created by combining the name John, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', with the popular feminine suffix -elle. It emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, following the pattern of other compound names like Joelle and Janelle. The name saw its highest usage in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Nellie, Joni
Sibling names for Jonelle
Names that share Jonelle's style, for a brother or sister.
