Jalen
Meaning of Jalen
Jalen is a popular name for baby boys in the United States. It is pronounced as JAY-lin (/ˈdʒeɪlɪn/) in American English. The name also has variations such as Jaylen and Jaylin. Over the years, Jalen has consistently been chosen by parents for their newborn sons. In recent years, it has ranked around 500-600 in popularity, with over 500 occurrences each year. However, in earlier years like the 1990s, its popularity fluctuated more, ranging from being ranked outside the top 1000 to reaching as high as the top 200 names for boys. Overall, Jalen is a modern and appealing name that many parents find attractive for their little boys.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAY-lin (/ˈdʒeɪlɪn/)
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Notable People Named Jalen
| Jalen Marquis Brunson is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Dallas Mavericks and currently playing for the New York Knicks, with a successful college career at Villanova University. |
| Jalen Lattrel Ramsey is an American football cornerback known for his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. |
| Jalen Alexander Hurts is a successful American football quarterback known for his time at the University of Alabama and the University of Oklahoma, currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. |
| Jalen Green is a top American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets, known for his impressive high school career and decision to forgo college basketball to join the NBA G League Ignite team. |
| Jalen Anthony Rose is a former professional basketball player and sports analyst, known for his time with the University of Michigan's "Fab Five" in the early 1990s. |
| Jalen Collins - Jalen "Snacks" Collins is an American professional football cornerback and co-host of the Raw Room podcast, known for his time playing for LSU and the Atlanta Falcons. |
| Jalen Montez Duren is a prominent American professional basketball player known for his time with the Memphis Tigers and current position with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. |
| Jalen Suggs is a professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic, known for his college career with the Gonzaga Bulldogs and being the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. |
| Jalen Armand Reagor is an American football wide receiver known for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings, currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. |
| Jalen Cantrell Richard is an American football running back currently a free agent. |
| Jalen Pickett is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets, known for his college career with the Siena Saints and the Penn State Nittany Lions. |
| Jalen Rasheed Smith, also known as "Stix", is a professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, and he previously played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. |
| Jalen Guyton is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL, known for his college career at North Texas. |
| Jalen Derale Wilson is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets, known for his college career with the Kansas Jayhawks. |
| Jalen Christopher Neal is a professional soccer player for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer. |
