How Many People Are Named Jalen?
41,824
people in the United States are named Jalen
1 in 8,009 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1223
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0125%
Of US population
Peak Year
2000
3,680 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
African American (Modern)
Pronunciation:
JAY-lin
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
An invented name. In America it was popularized in the 1990s by basketball player Jalen Rose (1973-), whose name was a combination of those of his father James and maternal uncle Leonard.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 19.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1976 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,081
Texas
2,863
Georgia
2,660
Michigan
2,628
Illinois
2,261
North Carolina
2,178
Florida
2,158
New York
2,152
Ohio
1,473
Indiana
1,465
💡 Fun Facts About "Jalen"
- 672 babies were named Jalen in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2000
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1976
- Most popular in California
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