Jalen Unisex

Popularity: #418 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-len / ˈdʒeɪlən

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

JadenKylanDalenTalenCaylenRaelanZalen

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

JaydenKalenMalenZaydenAidenKaden

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, Michigan, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jalen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jalen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 88
15%
TX 62
11%
PA 52
9%
FL 51
9%
NY 49
8%
MI 24
4%
GA 23
4%
OH 17
3%
AZ 16
3%
NC 16
3%
LA 16
3%
IL 15
3%
VA 14
2%
IN 12
2%
WA 12
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19765
19775
19815
19865
19886
19905
199115
1992612
19931,392
19941,698
19951,396
19961,367
19971,012
19981,588
19992,037
20003,513
20013,121
20022,686
20032,620
20042,022
20051,708
20061,591
20071,282
20081,054
2009849
2010720
2011707
2012581
2013544
2014487
2015468
2016481
2017451
2018503
2019539
2020519
2021568
2022570
2023722
2024659