Jaelene
Every Jaelene since 1976 — 489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaelene
Jaelene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,891 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 489 American babies have been named Jaelene. Its peak came in 1998, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jaelene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaelene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,891 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,528 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,132 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,620 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,616 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,827 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,034 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,321 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,577 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,392 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,167 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,200 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,768 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,387 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,947 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,478 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,853 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,494 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,861 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,447 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,646 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,501 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,010 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,201 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,892 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,751 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaelene in 2025?
Jaelene ranked #13,891 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaelene?
489 babies have been named Jaelene in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaelene most popular?
Jaelene peaked in 1998, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Jaelene a boy or girl name?
Jaelene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaelene rising or falling?
Jaelene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.