Jaelin
Every Jaelin since 1992 — 2,180 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaelin
Jaelin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,890 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,180 American babies have been named Jaelin — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 150 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 Jaelin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaelin 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,890 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,181 | 9 | #8,605 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,674 | 13 | #6,687 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,293 | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,231 | 15 | #5,872 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,690 | 8 | #9,051 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,947 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,910 | 8 | #9,143 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,000 | 15 | #5,909 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,086 | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,280 | 18 | #5,152 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,083 | 26 | #3,947 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,924 | 18 | #5,051 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,163 | 34 | #3,264 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,494 | 39 | #2,967 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,658 | 50 | #2,485 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,588 | 48 | #2,598 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,609 | 46 | #2,696 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,556 | 54 | #2,393 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,107 | 65 | #2,047 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,542 | 59 | #2,093 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,014 | 66 | #1,864 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,509 | 82 | #1,555 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2,185 | 74 | #1,624 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,787 | 78 | #1,556 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,794 | 73 | #1,618 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,579 | 38 | #2,155 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaelin in 2025?
Jaelin ranked #7,890 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaelin?
2,180 babies have been named Jaelin in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaelin most popular?
Jaelin peaked in 2002, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Jaelin a boy or girl name?
Jaelin is used for both: about 42% of babies named Jaelin have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Jaelin rising or falling?
Jaelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.