Jalen Unisex
Origin(s)
American; African American
Meaning
American: combination of names; African American: derived from the name Jay
Historical & Cultural Background
Jalen is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, primarily within African American communities. It is often seen as a blend of the names Jay and Allen. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s, reflecting a trend of unique and creative naming practices.
Trend Summary
Jalen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Jaden, Kylan, Dalen, Talen, Caylen, Raelan, Zalen
Variants
- Jaylen
- Jailen
International Variants
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Famous people named Jalen
Jalen Rose is a former professional basketball player and current sports analyst known for his work with ESPN.
Jalen Hurts is an American football quarterback who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL.
Fictional characters named Jalen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jalen was first seen in the United States in 1976. Jalen has ranked as high as #196 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jalen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jalen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 88 | |
| TX | 62 | |
| PA | 52 | |
| FL | 51 | |
| NY | 49 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| GA | 23 | |
| OH | 17 | |
| LA | 16 | |
| AZ | 16 | |
| NC | 16 | |
| IL | 15 | |
| VA | 14 | |
| WA | 12 | |
| MD | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 612 |
| 1993 | 1,392 |
| 1994 | 1,698 |
| 1995 | 1,396 |
| 1996 | 1,367 |
| 1997 | 1,012 |
| 1998 | 1,588 |
| 1999 | 2,037 |
| 2000 | 3,513 |
| 2001 | 3,121 |
| 2002 | 2,686 |
| 2003 | 2,620 |
| 2004 | 2,022 |
| 2005 | 1,708 |
| 2006 | 1,591 |
| 2007 | 1,282 |
| 2008 | 1,054 |
| 2009 | 849 |
| 2010 | 720 |
| 2011 | 707 |
| 2012 | 581 |
| 2013 | 544 |
| 2014 | 487 |
| 2015 | 468 |
| 2016 | 481 |
| 2017 | 451 |
| 2018 | 503 |
| 2019 | 539 |
| 2020 | 519 |
| 2021 | 568 |
| 2022 | 570 |
| 2023 | 722 |
| 2024 | 659 |