How Many People Are Named Jaelen?
Complete statistics for the name Jaelen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jaelen is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,582 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 208,599 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 2001 with 115 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name since most of its bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 suggests balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,607 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jaelen Through the Generations
Jaelen has been a name on the rise since the late 1990s, reaching its peak in 2001 with 115 births. Since then, it's become less popular, but still holds a special place among younger generations. With 1,582 people named Jaelen alive today, the majority are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by new parents looking for something unique yet strong.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jaelen's American roots
📄 About the Name Jaelen
How Many People Have the Name Jaelen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,582 people in the United States currently share the name Jaelen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 208,599 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jaelen a Common or Rare Name?
Jaelen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jaelen Mean?
Jaelen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jaelen in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.
When Was Jaelen Most Popular?
The name Jaelen reached peak popularity in 2001, with 115 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jaelen?
Approximately 1,582 people named Jaelen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,607. That works out to roughly 1 in 208,599 Americans.
Is Jaelen a rare name?
Jaelen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 208,599 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jaelen mean?
Jaelen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Jaelen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Jaelen are male and 14% are female.
When was Jaelen most popular?
Jaelen peaked in 2001 with 115 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.