Jalen
Jalen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jalen
- A male given name from a combination of James and Len.
How popular is Jalen?
Since 1880, 1,711 girls and 40,836 boys in the U.S. have been named Jalen (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1197 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #443 for boys, with 711 babies given the name.
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Jalen FAQ
What does the name Jalen mean?
A male given name from a combination of James and Len.
How popular is the name Jalen?
Since 1880, 1,711 girls and 40,836 boys in the U.S. have been named Jalen (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1197 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #106 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #443 for boys, with 711 babies given the name.
Is Jalen a boy or girl name?
Jalen is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,711 girls and 40,836 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.