How Many People Are Named Jalessa?
Complete statistics for the name Jalessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jalessa is a unique name with very rare usage, only 672 people named Jalessa live in the US today, making up just 1 in 491,121 Americans. The majority of those named Jalessa are now in their thirties and forties, with the peak year of popularity being 1988.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 tend to be reliable and practical.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 685 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jalessa Through the Generations
Jalessa has seen a steady but slowly declining presence since its peak in 1988 when 150 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Jalessa are between 30 and 60 years old, with a significant portion still under 30. This distribution suggests a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, appealing to parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jalessa's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jalessa
How Many People Have the Name Jalessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 672 people in the United States currently share the name Jalessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 491,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jalessa a Common or Rare Name?
Jalessa 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 Jalessa Mean?
Jalessa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jalessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jalessa Most Popular?
The name Jalessa reached peak popularity in 1988, with 150 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jalessa?
Approximately 672 people named Jalessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 685. That works out to roughly 1 in 491,121 Americans.
Is Jalessa a rare name?
Jalessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 491,121 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jalessa mean?
Jalessa means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Jalessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jalessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Jalessa most popular?
Jalessa peaked in 1988 with 150 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.