Janelle is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #397 in 2013 with 777 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 884 births ranking #373. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13.1%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 2,258 girls born was named Janelle. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.