Declining since 2008, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jaelene since 1976
Babies named Jaelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 203 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Jaelene is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1976. Its peak popularity came in 1998, after which it has steadily fallen in use, with a notable decline since 2008. In 2025, it ranked 13,208, with about 1 in 267,878 baby girls receiving the name. Jaelene likely derives from the Hebrew name Yael, which appears in the Bible, though the -lene ending reflects a pattern of elaborating names with popular suffixes in the 1970s and 1980s. The name has never been concentrated in any single U.S. state, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country. As a relatively rare choice, Jaelene appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with a biblical root but a contemporary feel.
Jaelene is a modern name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Jael, itself from the Hebrew Yael (mountain goat). It may also be a combination of Jane or Jay with the popular feminine suffix -lene. The name Jael appears in the Bible as a woman who killed Sisera, but Jaelene is a recent coinage first recorded in the United States in 1976.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jae, Lena, Jelly
Sibling names for Jaelene
Names that share Jaelene's style, for a brother or sister.
