Total births
18
Boys' name · since 2018
Jalex
Since 2018, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Jalex, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 2018–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
18 boys have been named Jalex since 2018, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jalex has been recorded 18 times among boys since 2018, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2018 to 2023.
- 18 total births
- 2018–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Jalex since 2018, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 18
- total births
- 2018–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Jalex was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jalex in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
Jalex's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jalex splits its recorded history at 2019: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2023 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jalex at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2019
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2018
Jalex popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2018–2023
- Peak year (2019)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Jalex by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jalex's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Jalex births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
13 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 13 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalex? ▼
Since 2018, Social Security records show 18 babies named Jalex. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 7 births.
When was Jalex most popular? ▼
Jalex was most popular in the 2010s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
How long has the name Jalex been used? ▼
Jalex has been recorded in Social Security data since 2018, spanning 6 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Jalex? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jalen, Jaleel, Jalil, Jalon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jalex's data
- Jalex's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 2020s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jalex
Nearby Names Like Jalex
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalex
Jalen Boy
#467 40,836 births
Jaleel Boy
#2351 4,906 births
Jalil Boy
#4363 2,910 births
Jalon Boy
#6931 2,468 births
Jalin Boy
#6637 1,800 births
Compare Jalex side by side: Jalex vs Jalen Jalex vs Jaleel Jalex vs Jalil
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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, 2018–2023 (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. "Jalex: Baby Name Since 2018 - 18 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalex. 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 Jalex 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.