NAME PROFILE
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 births | 981 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2007 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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