Jalen is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jalen in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1952
US Rank #467
About the Name Jalen
Jalen is holding steady in the rankings at #1952. It reached its peak of #1629 in 2003 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Jalen is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #467, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jalen
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Jalen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jalen in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jalen has held a stable position around #1952 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1629 in 2003 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jalen is more popular in the US (#467) than in the UK (#1952). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jalen include: Jalen Henry — Jalen Henry is an American professional basketball player for Helsinki Seagulls of the Korisliiga.; Jalen Parmele — Justin Alexander "Jalen" Parmele is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL).; Jalen Crisler — Jalen Crisler is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender..
Jalen appears in the US top 500 at #467 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
12
UK babies named Jalen (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 17 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jalen
Likely around 1 other Jalen in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jalen
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jalen Henry is an American professional basketball player for Helsinki Seagulls of the Korisliiga. He mainly plays the power forward and center positions.
Justin Alexander "Jalen" Parmele is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.
Jalen Rashon Suggs is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
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Jalen Tyrese Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
Jalen Oluwaseun Isaiah Milroe is an American professional football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and won the 2024 William V.
Jalen Da'Quan Carter is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was a unanimous All-American in 2022 and a two-time CFP national champion before being selected by the Eagles ninth overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
Jalen Marquis McDaniels is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the San Diego State Aztecs.