Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1996
Jarlene
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Jarlene, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1996–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Jarlene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 26 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jarlene has been recorded 26 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2000.
- 26 total births
- 1996–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Jarlene since 1996, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 26
- total births
- 1996–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Jarlene was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
10 babies were named Jarlene in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Jarlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jarlene's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jarlene at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Jarlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2000
- Peak year (1996)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Jarlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jarlene's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Jarlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 21 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarlene? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 26 babies named Jarlene. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 10 births.
When was Jarlene most popular? ▼
Jarlene was most popular in the 1990s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Jarlene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jarlene since 1996 -- 5 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Jarlene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jariah, Jariyah, Jarely, Jara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jarlene's data
- Jarlene's decade-level peak was the 1990s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jarlene
Nearby Names Like Jarlene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarlene
Jariah Girl
#3790 1,376 births
Jariyah Girl
#2555 1,238 births
Jarely Girl
#7046 960 births
Jara Girl
#11306 860 births
Jaritza Girl
792 births
Compare Jarlene side by side: Jarlene vs Jariah Jarlene vs Jariyah Jarlene vs Jarely
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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, 1996–2000 (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. "Jarlene: Baby Name Since 1996 - 26 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarlene. 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 Jarlene 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.