Total births
1,160
Unisex name · since 1939
Jalene
Jalene has 1,160 recorded births since 1939 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #15532
- among girls today
- 1,160
- born since 1939
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
1,160 babies have been named Jalene since 1939, making it today's #15532 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Jalene recorded 1,160 times among girls since 1939, holding rank #15532 nationally today, ahead of 12% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 2024.
- #15532 among girls today
- 1,160 born since 1939
- 2000s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jalene is currently the #15532 unisex name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 1,160 born since 1939, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15532
- among girls today
- 1,160
- born since 1939
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Jalene vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15532
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Jalene was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
45 babies were named Jalene in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Jalene compares
1,160 Top 29% higher than 71% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jalene's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jalene | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,160 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jalene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jalene's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2020, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jalene at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#15,532
Active since
1939
Jalene popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–2024
- Peak year (2004)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Jalene popularity over time - boys
67 total births recorded since 1993 (Jalene as boys' name)
Jalene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jalene's strongest decade.
328 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Jalene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 33
1940s
33 births
- 1950s 100
1950s
100 births
- 1960s 125
1960s
125 births
- 1970s 131
1970s
131 births
- 1980s
1980s
148 births
- 1990s
1990s
181 births
- 2000s
2000s
328 births
- 2010s 98
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 328 births (28% of all-time use).
How Jalene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jalene's total volume
Jalene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jalene by state
Where Jalene concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 102 | 8.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 48 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 13 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jalene's total US births 8.8%
Even split
102 of 1,160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalene? ▼
Jalene has been given to 1,160 babies in the U.S. since 1939, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15532 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Jalene most popular? ▼
Jalene was most popular in the 2000s decade with 328 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Jalene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jalene are California (102 births), New York (48 births), Texas (13 births).
Is Jalene a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jalene is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,160 births, and as a boy's name it has 67 births.
How long has the name Jalene been used? ▼
Records for Jalene go back to 1939, giving 86 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jalene? ▼
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 Jalene's data
- Jalene's decade-level peak was the 2000s (328 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jalenes (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
Keep exploring Jalene
Nearby Names Like Jalene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalene
Jaliyah Girl
#804 12,277 births
Jalisa Girl
#4822 6,194 births
Jalyn Girl
#10417 4,827 births
Jalynn Girl
#6446 4,774 births
Jaleah Girl
#2224 3,727 births
Compare Jalene side by side: Jalene vs Jaliyah Jalene vs Jalisa Jalene vs Jalyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jalene
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, 1939–2024 (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. "Jalene: #15532 Unisex Name - 1,160 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalene. 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 Jalene 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.