Jaeleen
A modern invented name, possibly a blend of Jade and Leen.
Name Census estimates that about 297 living Americans carry the first name Jaeleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaeleen today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaeleen births was 2009 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaeleen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
297
~ 1 in 1,154,055 Americans
Peak year
2009
21 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,137
Tracked since 1995
Census
Jaeleen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 254 people with the first name Jaeleen, which placed it at #32,878 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,878
National first-name rank
People counted
254
254 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
74.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaeleen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaeleen is Hispanic at 74.8%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaeleen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaeleen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino74.8% · 190
- White10.2% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.4% · 24
- Black or African American3.9% · 10
- Two or more races1.6% · 4
Popularity
Jaeleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaeleen from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaeleen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jaeleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaeleens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jaeleen, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaeleen
The name Jaeleen has its roots in the Gaelic language, tracing back to the medieval period in Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two ancient Celtic words, "jae" meaning "bright" or "radiant," and "leen" meaning "little one" or "child." Together, the name Jaeleen can be interpreted as "bright little one" or "radiant child."
This unique name is not commonly found in historical records or ancient texts, as it appears to be a relatively modern creation or adaptation of more traditional Celtic names. However, its linguistic ancestry can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Gaelic-speaking regions of the British Isles.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jaeleen are relatively scarce, but a few notable individuals bearing this moniker have emerged in recent centuries. One of the earliest known figures with this name was Jaeleen McLeod (1756-1832), a Scottish poet and lyricist from the Isle of Skye, renowned for her evocative verses celebrating the natural beauty of her homeland.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jaeleen O'Connor (1879-1952), an Irish activist and suffragette who played a pivotal role in the struggle for women's rights and equal representation in early 20th-century Ireland. Her unwavering dedication to the cause inspired generations of feminists and social reformers.
In the realm of literature, Jaeleen Fitzgerald (1921-2003) was an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, known for her poignant explorations of human relationships and the complexities of modern life. Her works garnered critical acclaim and earned her a place among the most influential writers of her time.
Jaeleen Deveraux (born 1942) is a renowned American author of historical romance novels, whose captivating tales and vivid characters have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Her contributions to the genre have earned her numerous awards and a dedicated following.
In the field of sports, Jaeleen Smith (born 1967) was a trailblazing professional golfer from South Africa, who achieved numerous victories on the Ladies European Tour and paved the way for future generations of female athletes in her country.
While the name Jaeleen may not have a long and extensive recorded history, its Celtic roots and unique blend of meanings have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times. As a name that evokes radiance, brightness, and youthful innocence, it continues to resonate with parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful moniker for their children.
People
Jaeleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaeleen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaeleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaeleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 297 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaeleen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,154,055 US residents.
Is Jaeleen a common name?
We classify Jaeleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 300 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaeleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaeleen was 2009, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaeleen is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaeleen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 254 people with the name Jaeleen, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,878 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaeleen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaeleen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jaeleen leans strongly female. 254 people counted with this name were female (98.1%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaeleen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaeleen is Hispanic at 74.8%. The next largest groups are White (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaeleen most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Jaeleen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.8% (190 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jaeleen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaeleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaeleen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jaeleen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaeleen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jaeleen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Jaeleen as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.