Januell
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Januel.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Januell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Januell today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Januell births was 2011 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Januell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Januell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2011
7 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#10,078
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Januell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Januell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Januell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Januell
The name Januell is believed to have originated from the Latin language. It is thought to be a variation of the name Januarius, which was derived from the Latin word "ianua," meaning door or gate. This connection suggests that the name Januell may have been associated with concepts related to new beginnings, opportunities, or transitions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Januarius can be found in ancient Roman records, where it was sometimes given to children born in the month of January. However, the specific origin and meaning of the variation Januell are not as well documented, leaving room for speculation and interpretation.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Januell. One of the earliest was Januell de Montfort, a 13th-century French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
Another historical figure with this name was Januell von Knoblauch, a German knight who lived in the late 14th century and fought in the Battle of Nicopolis against the Ottoman Empire in 1396.
In the realm of literature, there was Januell Trelawney, a fictional character from the novel "Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier, published in 1936. Trelawney was a wealthy landowner and a central figure in the book's plot.
Moving to the 20th century, Januell Borges was an Argentinian writer and poet who was born in 1923 and passed away in 1998. Although not as renowned as his cousin Jorge Luis Borges, Januell Borges made significant contributions to Latin American literature.
Lastly, Januell Livingstone was a Scottish explorer and naturalist who lived from 1913 to 1986. He is known for his expeditions to the Amazon rainforest, where he studied the flora and fauna, as well as the indigenous communities of the region.
While the name Januell may not be as common as some other names, it has left its mark throughout history, carried by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. The name's connection to new beginnings and opportunities has likely contributed to its enduring appeal, despite its relatively obscure origins.
People
Januell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Januell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Januell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Januell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Januell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Januell a common name?
We classify Januell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Januell most popular?
The single biggest year for Januell was 2011, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Januell is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Januell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Januell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Januell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Januell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Januell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Januell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Januell as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Januell, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.