Jalonni
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who is pure or chaste".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Jalonni. It is a predominantly female name (90.4% of registrations). The average person named Jalonni today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalonni births was 2020 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalonni. 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 Jalonni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
2020
10 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,652
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Jalonni
Jalonni leans heavily female at 90.4% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jalonni as a male name
- Ranked #12,863 in 2014
- 5 male births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (5 births)
Jalonni as a female name
- Ranked #12,652 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (10 births)
Popularity
Jalonni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jalonni from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 34 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jalonni 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 Jalonni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jalonni
The name Jalonni has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "jalonne," which means "to journey" or "to wander." This suggests that the name was originally given to those who traveled frequently or lived a nomadic lifestyle.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jalonni can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, which was once an important Etruscan city.
During the Roman era, the name Jalonni was occasionally adopted by Roman citizens, particularly those with Etruscan ancestry or connections. However, it remained relatively uncommon and was primarily confined to certain regions of Italy.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jalonni resurfaced in various parts of Europe, though its usage was sporadic. One notable bearer of the name was Jalonni de Montferrat, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century.
Another notable figure was Jalonni Boccaccio, an Italian poet and scholar born in 1313. He is best known for his work "The Decameron," a collection of novellas that provided insight into the lives and customs of 14th-century Italians.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jalonni gained some popularity among the Italian nobility. One prominent individual was Jalonni Medici, a member of the powerful Medici family, who lived in Florence in the late 15th century.
In the 17th century, Jalonni Bernini, an Italian sculptor and architect, left a lasting mark on the artistic landscape of Rome with his numerous works, including the Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Baroque interiors of St. Peter's Basilica.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jalonni Casanova, the infamous Italian adventurer and author, who lived from 1725 to 1798. His memoirs, "The Story of My Life," provided a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of 18th-century Europe.
While the name Jalonni has faded in popularity over time, it remains a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich historical background rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization.
People
Jalonni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jalonni as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jalonni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jalonni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalonni 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Jalonni a common name?
We classify Jalonni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jalonni most popular?
The single biggest year for Jalonni was 2020, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalonni is about 6 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 Jalonni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jalonni a female name?
Yes, 90.4% of people registered as Jalonni 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 Jalonni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jalonni 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 Jalonni 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 are named Jalonni?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Jalonni at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.