US Popularity:863
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):Greek, British
Meaning:Calm; Tranquil; Supplanter; Lion strength
Jalen is a gender-neutral name of American origin with English, Hebrew, German and Greek connections. It was popularized by basketball player Jalen Rose, whose name is a blend of James, meaning "supplanter," and Leonard, meaning "lion strength." The name Jalen is also believed to have roots in the Greek name Galen. Meaning “calm” or “tranquil”, baby Jalen will undoubtedly bring peace and harmony to your life, but maybe they’ll even throw in a sporty side to keep you on your toes.

Famous People Named Jalen

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Jalen Fryer
    DJ
  • Jalen Ramsey
    Football Player
  • Jalen Rose
    Basketball Player

Common Nicknames for Jalen

Love the name Jalen, but want to make it extra special? Here are super-cool nicknames for baby. You’ll have tons of fun finding the one that fits your sweet kiddo just right!

How Popular Is The Name Jalen?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jalen is currently #1218 on The Bump
Boy:Jalen is currently #671 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jalen is currently #874 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jalen is currently #863 in U.S. births
Boy:Jalen is currently #431 in U.S. births
Girl:Jalen is currently #10615 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#10615
in 2023
+ 2148
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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