Jalena
Every Jalena since 1966 — 1,110 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalena
Jalena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,570 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 1,110 American babies have been named Jalena. Its peak came in 2007, when 54 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 Jalena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,570 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,192 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,178 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,074 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,268 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,045 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,847 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,876 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,861 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,872 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,545 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,083 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,694 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,246 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,871 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,060 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,589 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,670 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,184 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,883 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,228 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,016 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,976 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,845 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,254 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,379 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,394 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,611 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,194 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalena in 2025?
Jalena ranked #8,570 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalena?
1,110 babies have been named Jalena in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalena most popular?
Jalena peaked in 2007, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Jalena a boy or girl name?
Jalena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalena rising or falling?
Jalena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.