Jadalee
A feminine name derived from Italian meaning "girl of the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Jadalee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jadalee today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadalee births was 2007 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadalee. 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.
People living today
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2007
15 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2017 SSA rank
#16,889
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jadalee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadalee from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jadalee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadalee 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 Jadalee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jadalees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadalee
The name Jadalee is a relatively modern invention that appears to have no clear historical origins or roots in any particular language or culture. It is likely a creative combination of syllables or elements from various other names, crafted in recent times to have a unique and melodic sound.
While there are no definitive ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that reference this specific name, it is possible that its component parts may be derived from or influenced by older names or words from different linguistic backgrounds. However, the precise etymology and meaning behind the construction of Jadalee remain uncertain.
As a relatively new name, there are no widely known or famous historical figures who have borne this particular moniker. The earliest recorded instances of Jadalee as a given name are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century, reflecting its modern origins.
Due to its novelty, there is a limited pool of notable individuals who have carried the name Jadalee throughout history. However, a few examples can be found, such as Jadalee Whitaker, an American artist and painter born in the late 20th century, known for her vibrant abstract works. Another is Jadalee Simmons, a Canadian businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful eco-friendly fashion line in the early 2000s.
Other individuals with the name Jadalee include Jadalee Roberts, an Australian author and children's book writer active in the 2010s, and Jadalee Thompson, a former Olympic swimmer from New Zealand who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.
As a relatively new and unconventional name, Jadalee has yet to establish a long and storied history, but its unique sound and modern appeal have led to its increasing popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions and cultural circles.
People
Jadalee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadalee 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
Jadalee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadalee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadalee 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 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Jadalee a common name?
We classify Jadalee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadalee most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadalee was 2007, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadalee is about 17 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 Jadalee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jadalee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jadalee in the SSA data are female. 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 Jadalee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jadalee 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 Jadalee 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 Jadalee as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.