How Many People Are Named Jalena?
Complete statistics for the name Jalena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jalena is a very rare female name, with only 1,082 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 304,854 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of those named Jalena being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,097 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jalena Through the Generations
Jalena peaked in popularity in 2007 with 54 births, marking a high point in its relatively brief history. Today, the average age of someone named Jalena is 22, with 840 under-30 and 257 aged between 30 and 60. The name's trend shows a decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jalena's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jalena
How Many People Have the Name Jalena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,082 people in the United States currently share the name Jalena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 304,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jalena a Common or Rare Name?
Jalena 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 Jalena Mean?
Jalena means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jalena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jalena Most Popular?
The name Jalena reached peak popularity in 2007, with 54 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 Jalena?
Approximately 1,082 people named Jalena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,097. That works out to roughly 1 in 304,854 Americans.
Is Jalena a rare name?
Jalena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 304,854 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jalena mean?
Jalena means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jalena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jalena are male and 100% are female.
When was Jalena most popular?
Jalena peaked in 2007 with 54 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.