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Jalan

A name derived from the Germanic elements for 'ruler with a spear' combined with the Welsh or English suffix for 'lake'. It characterizes a person who embodies strong leadership qualities while maintaining a gentle and imaginative soul.

Key Stats

Total births981
GenderMale (19% / 81%)
Peak year2000
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1992
Most recent2007
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

GA — 27%IL — 23%TX — 18%MS — 18%NC — 14%

Notable People

Jeralyn Merritt (Legal analyst and creator of TalkLeft) · Jeralyn Glass (Renowned soprano and sound healing pioneer) · Jeralyn Wolf (Educational consultant and author) · Jeralyn Pliodzinskas (Television producer and media professional) · Jeralyn Smith (Children's book illustrator)

Nicknames & Diminutives

JeriLynJeraLinnie

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