Jazlene
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Jasleen.
Name Census estimates that about 1,460 living Americans carry the first name Jazlene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jazlene today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jazlene births was 2008 (340 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jazlene. 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
- • Jazlene is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 234,763 Americans
Peak year
2008
340 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,676
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jazlene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jazlene from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 732 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jazlene 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 Jazlene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jazlenes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jazlene, while Kansas, Georgia, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 63 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jazlene
The name Jazlene is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century as a combination of the names Jasmine and Arlene. While its exact roots are unclear, it has been suggested that Jazlene may have been created as a unique and distinctive name that blends elements of different cultures and languages.
Some etymologists speculate that the first part of the name, "Jaz," could be derived from the Persian name Jasmine, which means "gift from God." The second part, "lene," may have its origins in the French name Arlene, which is a variant of the Germanic name Arlen, meaning "little noble one."
There are no known references to the name Jazlene in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively modern coinage. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 20th century, although precise records are scarce.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Jazlene was Jazlene Jasmine Hayes, an American singer and songwriter born in 1996. She gained recognition for her participation in various singing competitions and released several singles in the early 2010s.
Another notable Jazlene is Jazlene Marie Rodgers, an American actress born in 1989. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including roles in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
In the realm of sports, Jazlene Brenda Jones, born in 1992, is a Jamaican track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events. She has represented Jamaica in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Jazlene Alicia Fernández, born in 1997, is a Mexican actress and singer who gained popularity for her roles in various telenovelas and her musical releases.
Lastly, Jazlene Rosita Pérez, born in 1985, is a Honduran politician and activist who has been involved in various social and environmental causes in her country.
While the name Jazlene is relatively new and its origins are somewhat ambiguous, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among individuals seeking a unique and distinctive name that blends different cultural influences.
People
Jazlene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jazlene 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
Jazlene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jazlene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,460 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jazlene 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 234,763 US residents.
Is Jazlene a common name?
We classify Jazlene as "Rare". It ranks above 92.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jazlene most popular?
The single biggest year for Jazlene was 2008, when 340 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jazlene is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jazlene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jazlene 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.