Jenuel
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God contemplates".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jenuel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jenuel today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jenuel births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jenuel. 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 Jenuel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,094
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jenuel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jenuel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jenuel 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 Jenuel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jenuel
The given name Jenuel has its origins in the Hebrew language, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew root words "yehu" meaning "Yahweh" and "el" meaning "God," thus forming the compound name "Jenuel" which translates to "God is He" or "God's sent one."
This name finds its earliest mentions in the biblical texts, specifically in the Book of Numbers, where Jenuel is listed as one of the princes of the tribe of Gad during the time of the Exodus from Egypt. The name also appears in various Jewish theological works and commentaries, often associated with scholarly or spiritual figures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jenuel was a prominent Jewish scholar who lived in the 10th century CE. He was known for his commentaries on the Talmud and his contributions to the study of Jewish law. Another notable figure was Jenuel ben Abraham, a 12th-century Rabbi and philosopher from Spain, who wrote extensively on Jewish ethics and theology.
In the 16th century, Jenuel Acosta, a Portuguese-Jewish philosopher and writer, gained recognition for his works exploring the relationship between faith and reason. His birth and death years are unknown, but he is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 16th century.
During the 17th century, Jenuel Judah Aryeh Modena, an Italian rabbi and scholar, made significant contributions to the study of Hebrew literature and Jewish customs. He was born in 1571 and passed away in 1648.
In more recent times, Jenuel Dorvillier, a French-American dancer and choreographer, gained prominence in the world of contemporary dance. He was born in 1962 and has been recognized for his innovative and avant-garde performances.
While the name Jenuel has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been adopted and used across various religious and ethnic communities throughout history, often carrying a spiritual or scholarly connotation.
People
Jenuel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jenuel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jenuel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jenuel 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jenuel a common name?
We classify Jenuel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jenuel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jenuel was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jenuel is about 9 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 Jenuel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jenuel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jenuel 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 Jenuel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jenuel 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 Jenuel 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 are called Jenuel?
You can see how many people have the name Jenuel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.