Jaalyn
From an unknown origin meaning "beautiful courageous fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jaalyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Jaalyn today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaalyn births was 2002 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaalyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaalyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2002
11 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,867
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaalyn
Jaalyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 6 (54.5%) were male and 5 (45.5%) were female.
Jaalyn as a male name
- Ranked #9,867 in 2002
- 6 male births in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (6 births)
Jaalyn as a female name
- Ranked #16,455 in 2002
- 5 female births in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (5 births)
Popularity
Jaalyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaalyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaalyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaalyn
The name Jaalyn is a modern English variation of the Hebrew name Jaelyn, which is derived from the biblical name Jael. The name Jael is mentioned in the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible, where Jael was a heroine who killed Sisera, an enemy commander, by driving a tent peg through his temple while he slept.
The name Jael is believed to be of Hebrew origin, possibly stemming from the Hebrew word "ya'el," meaning "mountain goat" or "ibex." This association with a sure-footed and agile mountain animal may have been symbolic of strength, courage, and resilience. The name was relatively uncommon in ancient times, but its appearance in the biblical narrative has contributed to its enduring legacy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name was Jael, the biblical heroine mentioned in the Book of Judges. Beyond the biblical account, there are limited historical records of individuals bearing this name in ancient times. However, the name gained renewed popularity in recent centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Among notable individuals with the name Jaalyn or its variants, one can mention Jalen Brunson, an American professional basketball player born in 1996. Another person of note is Jalen Rose, an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst born in 1973.
While the name Jaalyn is a modern variation, it shares a connection with the biblical Jael, a woman celebrated for her bravery and strength. This association with a historical figure, combined with its unique sound and spelling, has likely contributed to the name's appeal in modern times.
People
Jaalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaalyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jaalyn a common name?
We classify Jaalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaalyn was 2002, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaalyn is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaalyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaalyn a male name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Jaalyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaalyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaalyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaalyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jaalyn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jaalyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.