Jalen
boy name#442 in 2025Jalen entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #106 in 2000, ranks #442 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1976–2025
#442
rank today
#106
peak (2000)
711
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5716 |
| 1980s | #6470 |
| 1990s | #1285 |
| 2000s | #211 |
| 2010s | #518 |
| 2020s | #487 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jalen has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 40,000 people named Jalen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jalen alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jalen in 2025?
- Jalen ranks #442 among US boy names in 2025, with 711 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jalen most popular?
- Jalen peaked in 2000, reaching #106 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jalen with classmates?
- Jalen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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