Jaelen

Boy name

Jaelen has been given to 1,626 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It peaked in 2001.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,626

Peak year

2001 (115 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1992

10-year trend

▼ -27%

Gender split

13% girls / 87% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jaelen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jaylenboy

45,951 babies since 1991

Jalenboy

42,547 babies since 1976

Jaelyngirl

15,601 babies since 1963

Jaedenboy

6,163 babies since 1994

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jaelen?

Jaelen has been given to 1,626 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jaelen peak?

Jaelen peaked in 2001, when 115 babies were given the name.

Is Jaelen a girl or boy name?

Jaelen is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Jaelen are boys).

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