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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jelen — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jelany|Jelena
CelticGirl→ Stable

Jelen

YEH-len · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16223 in 2023

Peak: #16173 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16223 in 2023

Peak: #16173 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #16223 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureAnimalCzechGirl2-syllableCelestialGentleModernRisingRare
Character
graceful strengthwild independencenatural wisdomquiet resilience
STRONG
High confidence

Jelen is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Jelen at a Glance
Meaning:From Czech meaning 'deer', symbolizing grace and natural beauty in Slavic tradition.
Language root:Czech · Slavic
Peak rank:#16173 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jelen · Overview
Summary

Jelen is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Jelen carries a gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
jelen.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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