Jaelan
Every Jaelan since 1993 — 312 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaelan
Jaelan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1993, 312 American babies have been named Jaelan — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaelan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaelan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,313 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,988 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,174 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,148 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,419 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,275 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,233 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,350 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,056 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,128 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,411 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,893 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,295 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,631 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,906 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,196 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,496 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,524 | 7 | #8,830 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,215 | 11 | #6,189 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,844 | 20 | #3,980 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,293 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaelan in 2025?
Jaelan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jaelan?
312 babies have been named Jaelan in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaelan most popular?
Jaelan peaked in 2000, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jaelan a boy or girl name?
Jaelan is used for both: about 13% of babies named Jaelan have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Jaelan rising or falling?
Jaelan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.