Girls' name · since 1931

Jalaine

Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 164 babies named Jalaine, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

164
total births
1931–1988
years on record
1960s
peak decade
33%
born in that decade

164 girls have been named Jalaine since 1931, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Jalaine recorded 164 times among girls since 1931, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1988.

  • 164 total births
  • 1931–1988 years on record
  • 1960s peak decade
  • 33% born in that decade

Data updated Jul 2026

The verdict

164 girls have been named Jalaine since 1931, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1988.

164
total births
1931–1988
years on record
1960s
peak decade
33%
born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade

33% of everyone ever named Jalaine was born in this single decade.

1974
Single peak year

10 babies were named Jalaine in 1974 - its busiest year on record.

Jalaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Jalaine's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1946, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Jalaine at a glance

Last recorded 1988

Total births

164

Since 1931

58 years of records

Peak year

1974

10 births that year

Strongest decade: 1960s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 1988

Active since

1931

Recorded for 58 years

Last year on file: 1988

Jalaine popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1988

Last recorded 1988
Peak year (1974)
10
Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
4681012 1931195019601964197219801988 5

Jalaine by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1960s was Jalaine's strongest decade.

54 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.

Jalaine births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1960s at 54 births (33% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of July 2026

Jalaine by state

Where Jalaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1931

Geographically diffuse
Top 1 states by recorded births for the name Jalaine
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Wisconsin
5 3.0%
Wisconsin share of Jalaine's total US births 3.0%

5 of 164 births nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Jalaine?
Since 1931, Social Security records show 164 babies named Jalaine. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 10 births.
When was Jalaine most popular?
Jalaine was most popular in the 1960s decade with 54 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Jalaine most popular?
The top states for the name Jalaine are Wisconsin (5 births).
How long has the name Jalaine been used?
The SSA has tracked Jalaine since 1931 -- 58 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Jalaine?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaliyah, Jalisa, Jalyn, Jalynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Jalaine's data

  • Jalaine's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (54 total births) through the 1980s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
  • Wisconsin records the most Jalaines (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Data Sources

Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1931–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jalaine: Baby Name Since 1931 - 164 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalaine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jalaine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.