Jlan
An invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jlan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jlan today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jlan births was 2002 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jlan. 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 Jlan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2002
6 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,981
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jlan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jlan 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 Jlan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jlan
The name Jlan is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian word "jal," which means "to shine" or "to be brilliant." The name was likely given to children in the hopes that they would grow up to be bright and radiant individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jlan can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to around 2100 BC. In the story, Jlan is mentioned as a wise and respected elder who advises the hero Gilgamesh on his journey.
During the Neo-Babylonian period (626-539 BC), the name Jlan was particularly popular among the ruling class. One notable figure from this time was Jlan-mukin-zeri, a high-ranking official who served under King Nebuchadnezzar II. His name, which translates to "Jlan, the one who establishes the seed," suggests that he may have been involved in agricultural or agricultural affairs.
In the early centuries of the Christian era, the name Jlan was adopted by some followers of the Gnostic faith, a religious movement that combined elements of Christianity, Hellenistic philosophy, and ancient mystery religions. One of the most famous Gnostic texts, the Nag Hammadi library, includes a treatise written by a figure known as Jlan the Revelator.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jlan appeared in various forms in different cultures across the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this period was Jlan al-Hakim, a renowned astronomer and mathematician who lived in Cairo in the 10th century. His contributions to the fields of optics and trigonometry were highly influential in the Islamic world.
In the modern era, the name Jlan has been less common, but there have been a few notable individuals who have carried it. One example is Jlan Soto, a Mexican artist and sculptor who was active in the early 20th century. His works were heavily influenced by the indigenous cultures of Mexico and often depicted scenes from Aztec and Mayan mythology.
People
Jlan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jlan 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
Jlan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jlan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jlan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jlan a common name?
We classify Jlan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jlan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jlan was 2002, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jlan is about 24 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 Jlan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jlan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jlan 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 Jlan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jlan 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 Jlan 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 common is the name Jlan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Jlan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.