Jalaine
Of French origin meaning a combination of "jaloux" (jealous) and "laine" (wool).
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Jalaine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jalaine today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalaine births was 1974 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalaine. 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
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
1974
10 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,528
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Jalaine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jalaine from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Jalaine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jalaine 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 Jalaine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jalaines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalaine
The name Jalaine is a modern invented name that does not have a clear linguistic origin or historical background. It appears to be a creative combination of existing name elements, potentially influenced by names like Jalen or Jalene, but it does not seem to be derived from any particular language or culture.
Despite its relatively recent appearance, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Jalaine Mulder, a Dutch artist born in 1930 who was known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures. She lived and worked primarily in the Netherlands until her passing in 2008.
Another notable bearer of this name was Jalaine Lovelace, an American actress and singer who was active in the 1960s and 1970s. She appeared in several Broadway productions and television shows during her career, although specific details about her birth and death dates are not widely available.
In the field of literature, Jalaine Thayer was an American author and poet who published several collections of poetry and short stories in the late 20th century. Her works often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and personal growth. She was born in 1939 and passed away in 2016.
On the sports front, Jalaine Melgar was a Peruvian volleyball player who represented her country in international competitions during the 1990s and early 2000s. She was part of the Peruvian national volleyball team that participated in various Pan American Games and World Championships.
Finally, Jalaine Boylston was an American businesswoman and philanthropist who founded a successful real estate development company in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was known for her contributions to various charitable organizations and initiatives related to education and environmental conservation. She was born in 1928 and passed away in 2012.
It's worth noting that while these individuals have borne the name Jalaine throughout history, its usage and popularity have been relatively limited compared to more traditional or well-established names. As a modern invented name, its origins and historical significance remain somewhat obscure.
People
Jalaine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jalaine 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
Jalaine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalaine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalaine 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Jalaine a common name?
We classify Jalaine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 164 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalaine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalaine was 1974, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalaine is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jalaine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jalaine 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.
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.