Jhalin
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "fiery, fierce, courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jhalin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhalin today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhalin births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhalin. 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 Jhalin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,201
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jhalin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jhalin from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 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
Jhalin 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 Jhalin 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 Jhalin
The name Jhalin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was predominantly used in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "jhalin," which means "dew" or "dewdrop." This suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of freshness, purity, and renewal.
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, there are references to the name Jhalin, particularly in Hindu mythology and literature. One notable mention is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, Jhalin is described as a minor character who was a skilled archer and warrior.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jhalin can be traced back to the medieval period in India, around the 9th to 12th centuries CE. During this time, the name was commonly used among Hindu communities, particularly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jhalin. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Jhalin Brahmin, a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of Vedic literature and his interpretations of ancient Hindu texts.
Another notable figure was Jhalin Suri, a Jain monk and scholar who lived in the 15th century CE. He was highly respected for his knowledge of Jain philosophy and his efforts in promoting the teachings of Jainism throughout the Indian subcontinent.
In the 17th century, Jhalin Singh was a prominent Rajput warrior and military leader who served under the Mughal Empire. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills in battle, and he played a significant role in several military campaigns during that period.
During the 18th century, Jhalin Pandit was a renowned Hindu scholar and poet from the Bengal region of India. He was highly regarded for his literary works and his contributions to the development of Bengali literature and poetry.
In the 20th century, Jhalin Majumdar was a prominent Indian politician and social reformer. He was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and campaigned for women's rights and social justice. Jhalin Majumdar was born in 1892 and passed away in 1976.
People
Jhalin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhalin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jhalin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhalin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhalin 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jhalin a common name?
We classify Jhalin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jhalin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhalin was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhalin is about 26 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 Jhalin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jhalin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhalin 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 Jhalin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jhalin 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 Jhalin 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 Jhalin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.