Declining since 1999, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Jalan since 1980
Babies named Jalan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 42 | 357 |
| 2000s | 22 | 428 |
| 2010s | 6 | 97 |
| 2020s | 0 | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Jalan is a relatively modern name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1980, but its overall usage has been modest. It reached its peak popularity in the year 2000, when it was the most frequently used. Since 1999, however, its trajectory has been falling, indicating a decline in preference among parents. While its origins are uncertain, Jalan may be a creative variation of the more established name Jalen, which itself emerged in the late 20th century. With a rank of 7679 in 2025 and an incidence of roughly 1 in 170,808 newborns, Jalan remains an uncommon choice. No U.S. state has recorded a significant concentration of the name, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country.
The origin of Jalan is unclear. It may have been created as a variant of names like Jalen or Jaylen, which rose in popularity during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Alternatively, it could be a modern spelling of a name from another culture, but there is no firm evidence for a traditional etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, J
Sibling names for Jalan
Names that share Jalan's style, for a brother or sister.
