Jalen
3 countries#442 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jalen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
42,547 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #442 · peaked in 2000 with 3,680 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
154 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #2125 · peaked in 2013 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
154 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
58 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2014 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jalen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #228 | — |
| 2007 | #268 | ↓40 |
| 2008 | #316 | ↓48 |
| 2009 | #361 | ↓45 |
| 2010 | #394 | ↓33 |
| 2011 | #401 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #470 | ↓69 |
| 2013 | #501 | ↓31 |
| 2014 | #572 | ↓71 |
| 2015 | #590 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #575 | ↑15 |
| 2017 | #599 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #551 | ↑48 |
| 2019 | #531 | ↑20 |
| 2020 | #547 | ↓16 |
| 2021 | #516 | ↑31 |
| 2022 | #519 | ↓3 |
| 2023 | #429 | ↑90 |
| 2024 | #467 | ↓38 |
| 2025 | #442 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Jalen
Is Jalen a popular name?
Yes — Jalen currently ranks #442 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jalen more common for boys or girls?
Jalen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jalen most popular?
Jalen peaked in 2000 in United States, with 3,680 recorded births that year.
Is Jalen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jalen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5587 in 1976 to #442 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jalen?
At least 42,759 babies have been recorded with the name Jalen across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jalen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jalen appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Jalen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jalen include Sergio, Chance, Valentino, Apollo.
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