Jalen
Jalen is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention; often interpreted as a combination of Jay and Len.
Origin and history
Jalen is a modern American name created in the late 20th century, popularized largely by basketball player Jalen Rose. It blends elements of classic names like James and Jaylen/Alan. The name gained widespread popularity in the 1990s and remains a well-established choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
40,836 babies in the United States have been named Jalen since 1880. It ranks #566 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #482.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.6 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,123 |
| 2000-2010 | 20,447 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,483 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,757 |
Famous people named Jalen
- Jalen Rose: Basketball Player, Sports Analyst
- Jalen Hurts: Football Player
- Jalen Brunson: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name's surge in usage in the 1990s is widely attributed to former NBA player Jalen Rose of Michigan's 'Fab Five'.
- Jalen sparked a major naming trend that led to numerous variations like Jaylen, Jaylin, and Jalyn.