Jalan
Every Jalan since 1980 — 981 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalan
Jalan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,895 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 981 American babies have been named Jalan — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 89 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 Jalan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalan 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 | #7,895 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,615 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,140 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,337 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,155 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,339 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,310 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,849 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,390 | 12 | #6,777 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,247 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,729 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,586 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,606 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29 | #3,639 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42 | #2,762 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,265 | 40 | #2,730 |
| 2004 | — | — | 43 | #2,541 |
| 2003 | — | — | 52 | #2,140 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,305 | 46 | #2,270 |
| 2001 | — | — | 63 | #1,785 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,456 | 79 | #1,528 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,925 | 45 | #1,897 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,663 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalan in 2025?
Jalan ranked #7,895 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 Jalan?
981 babies have been named Jalan in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalan most popular?
Jalan peaked in 2000, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Jalan a boy or girl name?
Jalan is used for both: about 7% of babies named Jalan have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Jalan rising or falling?
Jalan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.