Jaelen
Every Jaelen since 1992 — 1,626 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaelen
Jaelen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,103 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,626 American babies have been named Jaelen — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaelen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaelen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,103 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,622 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,140 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,108 |
| 2021 | — | — | 28 | #3,856 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,771 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,354 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,831 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,379 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,466 | 22 | #4,527 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,021 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,179 |
| 2013 | — | — | 30 | #3,533 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,410 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,771 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,764 | 50 | #2,484 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,617 | 58 | #2,268 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,283 | 60 | #2,217 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,744 | 48 | #2,578 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,179 | 58 | #2,214 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,564 | 78 | #1,716 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,566 | 67 | #1,845 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,009 | 67 | #1,789 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,750 | 78 | #1,577 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,670 | 95 | #1,353 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,054 | 95 | #1,345 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,796 | 39 | #2,116 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaelen in 2025?
Jaelen ranked #5,103 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaelen?
1,626 babies have been named Jaelen in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaelen most popular?
Jaelen peaked in 2001, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Jaelen a boy or girl name?
Jaelen is used for both: about 13% of babies named Jaelen have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Jaelen rising or falling?
Jaelen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.