Find out how popular the first name Jaalen has been for the last 9 years (from 1994 to 2002) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaalen by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Jaalen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2002, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jaalen.

The history of the first name Jaalen

The name Jaalen is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Jalen, which is derived from the biblical name Yael. Yael is a Hebrew name meaning "ibex" or "mountain goat," and is believed to have originated in ancient Israel around the 12th century BCE.

In the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible, Yael is the name of a woman who helped defeat the Canaanite army by driving a tent peg through the head of their general, Sisera. This biblical account is one of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yael.

The name Jalen emerged as a variant spelling in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of names with similar sounds, such as Jalen Rose, an American professional basketball player born in 1973. The addition of the extra "a" in Jaalen is a modern stylistic choice, possibly inspired by other names with repeated vowel sounds.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jaalen was Jaalen Walker, an American football player born in 1990. Another notable individual with this name is Jaalen Jones, an American professional basketball player born in 1994.

Other historical figures with the name Jaalen or similar spellings include Jalen Rose, the American basketball player mentioned earlier, born in 1973. There is also Jalen Brunson, an American professional basketball player born in 1996, and Jalen Ramsey, an American football player born in 1994.

While the name Jaalen is a modern variation, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew name Yael and its biblical significance in the Book of Judges, demonstrating the enduring influence of ancient names and their evolution over time.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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