Jandel
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "small and graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 271 living Americans carry the first name Jandel. It is a predominantly male name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Jandel today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jandel births was 2007 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jandel. 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.
People living today
271
~ 1 in 1,264,776 Americans
Peak year
2007
33 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,476
Tracked since 1986
Census
Jandel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 302 people with the first name Jandel, which placed it at #29,353 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,353
National first-name rank
People counted
302
302 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
85.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jandel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jandel is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.3%) and Black (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jandel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jandel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.8% · 259
- White5.3% · 16
- Black or African American4.3% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 13
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Jandel
Jandel leans heavily male at 98.2% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jandel as a male name
- Ranked #11,476 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (33 births)
Jandel as a female name
- Ranked #11,617 in 1986
- 5 female births in 1986
- Peak: 1986 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jandel leans strongly male. 264 people counted with this name were male (88.0%), compared with 36 female bearers (12.0%).
Popularity
Jandel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jandel from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 141 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jandel 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 Jandel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jandels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Jandel, while Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jandel
The name Jandel is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of origins and historical significance. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that once inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany and Scandinavia. Scholars believe that the name is derived from the Old Norse word "jandr," which means "hardy" or "robust," and the Old German word "dell," meaning "valley" or "dell." This linguistic fusion suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a hardy or robust manner in a valley or dell.
In the annals of history, the name Jandel is mentioned in various ancient texts and manuscripts, particularly those associated with the Norse sagas and Germanic folklore. One notable example is the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems that date back to the 13th century. Within its verses, the name Jandel appears as a character, described as a brave and formidable warrior who fought alongside legendary figures such as Sigurd the Dragonslayer.
As the centuries passed, the name Jandel continued to be used, albeit in varying spellings and forms. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Jandel von Braunschweig, a German nobleman who lived in the 14th century and was known for his military exploits during the Hundred Years' War. Another notable figure was Jandel the Scribe, a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts who lived in the 15th century and whose intricate works can still be admired in various museums and libraries across Europe.
In the realm of literature, the name Jandel has made appearances in several notable works. One such example is the epic poem "Jandel's Quest," written by the renowned German poet Friedrich von Schiller in the late 18th century. The poem follows the adventures of a brave knight named Jandel as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his beloved from the clutches of a malevolent sorcerer.
As the world entered the modern era, the name Jandel continued to be used, albeit less frequently than in previous centuries. One noteworthy individual was Jandel Eriksson, a Swedish explorer who gained fame in the early 20th century for his daring expeditions to the Arctic regions. His journals and accounts of his adventures have been widely acclaimed and have inspired generations of adventurers and explorers.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Jandel was the American artist Jandel Woodhouse, a prolific painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes and still-life compositions. Her works were widely exhibited throughout the mid-20th century and can be found in numerous prestigious art collections around the world.
While the name Jandel may not be as common as it once was, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate those who appreciate the significance of names and their cultural heritage. From the rugged valleys of ancient Germania to the modern-day realms of art and exploration, the name Jandel has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.
People
Jandel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jandel 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
Jandel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jandel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 271 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jandel 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 1,264,776 US residents.
Is Jandel a common name?
We classify Jandel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 274 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jandel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jandel was 2007, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jandel is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jandel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 302 people with the name Jandel, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,353 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jandel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jandel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jandel leans strongly male. 264 people counted with this name were male (88.0%), compared with 36 female bearers (12.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jandel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jandel is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (5.3%) and Black (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jandel most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Jandel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (259 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jandel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jandel a male name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Jandel 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 Jandel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jandel 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 Jandel 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.
How many people have Jandel as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.