Jailen
Every Jailen since 1993 — 1,697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jailen
Jailen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,523 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,697 American babies have been named Jailen — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 111 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 Jailen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jailen 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,523 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,770 |
| 2023 | — | — | 17 | #5,552 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,933 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,424 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,474 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,842 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,657 | 24 | #4,284 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,915 | 19 | #5,005 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,095 | 34 | #3,321 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,288 | 17 | #5,382 |
| 2014 | — | — | 29 | #3,649 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,376 | 36 | #3,087 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,096 | 51 | #2,462 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,883 | 51 | #2,454 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,650 | 65 | #2,077 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,860 | 56 | #2,333 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,542 | 72 | #1,975 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,212 | 80 | #1,820 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,019 | 79 | #1,759 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,532 | 68 | #1,876 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,211 | 92 | #1,478 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,709 | 94 | #1,414 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,544 | 72 | #1,652 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,911 | 56 | #1,943 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,457 | 74 | #1,592 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,975 | 21 | #3,238 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jailen in 2025?
Jailen ranked #8,523 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jailen?
1,697 babies have been named Jailen in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jailen most popular?
Jailen peaked in 2003, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Jailen a boy or girl name?
Jailen is used for both: about 18% of babies named Jailen have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Jailen rising or falling?
Jailen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.