Jalene Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-LEEN //dʒəˈliːn//
Origin: American; English
Meaning: American: combination of 'Jade' and 'Lynn'; English: 'lake' or 'waterfall'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jalene is believed to be a modern variant of the name Janelle, which itself is a diminutive of the name Jane. The name Jane has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name was adopted into Greek as Ioanna and later into Latin as Iohanna.
The name Jane became popular in medieval England, particularly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when it was introduced through Old French as Jehanne. Over time, Jane evolved into various forms, including Janelle, which emerged in the 20th century as a blend of Jane and the suffix -elle, which is often used in feminine names in French.
Jalene, as a derivative, likely emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique and modernized names for girls. Historically, the name Jane has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Queen Jane Grey, who was the nine-day queen of England in 1553.
Additionally, the name has been associated with various saints, particularly Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, a French saint from the 17th century. The name's biblical connections and royal associations contributed to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further popularized biblical names, including variations of Jane, through its widespread use in religious contexts. Culturally, the name Jalene, while more contemporary, carries the legacy of its predecessors, embodying themes of grace and favor.
Names like Jalene often resonate with parents seeking a blend of traditional roots and modern appeal. The name's melodic quality and feminine ending align with a broader trend in naming practices that favor softer, more lyrical sounds.
As a result, Jalene reflects both a historical lineage and a modern sensibility, making it a name that bridges past and present.
Famous people named Jalene
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Jalene Goodwin is a professional basketball player best known for her time with the University of Oregon and the Seattle Storm.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jalene was first seen in the United States in 1939.
Jalene has ranked as high as #5616 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Jalene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jalene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jalene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jalene.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2009 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2007 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2004 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 2003 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 2002 | 43 | 6 | 37 |
| 2001 | 40 | 9 | 31 |
| 2000 | 37 | 6 | 31 |
| 1999 | 34 | 6 | 28 |
| 1998 | 32 | 8 | 24 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1996 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 1995 | 33 | 10 | 23 |
| 1994 | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| 1993 | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1991 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1987 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1986 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1985 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1984 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1983 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1982 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1981 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1980 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1978 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1977 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1976 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1975 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1974 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1973 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1972 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1969 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1968 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1967 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1966 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1965 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1964 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1963 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1962 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1961 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1960 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1959 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1958 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1957 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1956 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1954 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1953 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1952 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1950 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1947 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1946 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1945 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1939 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Jalene (2010)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |