boy name
Jalen
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#443 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Jalen in the US, 1880–2025
Jalen first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2000, when 3,513 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 711.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jalen popular?
Declining Jalen is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
| 2020s | 3,757 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,483 | |
| 2000s | 20,447 | |
| 1990s | 11,123 | |
| 1980s | 16 | |
| 1970s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jalen a boy or a girl name?
Jalen is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jalen a popular name right now?
Jalen is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2000 peak.
How popular is the name Jalen?
In 2025, Jalen ranked #443 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jalen most popular?
Jalen was most popular in 2000, when about 3,513 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.