Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaline since 1993
Babies named Jaline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaline is a modern, melodic name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993. Its peak year of use was 2003, and the name has remained relatively stable in popularity since then, never entering the top 1000. As a contemporary coinage, Jaline lacks a traditional meaning but draws on familiar phonetic patterns from names like Jacqueline and the popular -ine suffix. The name is one of many creative inventions from the late 20th century that offer a fresh yet approachable sound. Given its rarity, a child named Jaline is unlikely to share her name with many peers, making it a distinctive choice without being overly unconventional.
Jaline is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements of names like Jacqueline (French feminine form of Jacques, which is derived from Latin Jacobus) with the popular -ine suffix. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century and has seen modest use, particularly in the 2000s. Its creation reflects a broader trend of inventing names that sound familiar yet distinctive, often by combining parts of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jal, Lina, J
Sibling names for Jaline
Names that share Jaline's style, for a brother or sister.
