Jelen
Pronunciation: [ j-EHL-uhn ]
Jelen is a girl baby name. Ranked #40,583 in the US, popular nicknames include Jel, Jey, and Jelie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Jelen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 10 babies have been named Jelen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jelen is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,583 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,583
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jelen is also used as a boy name, ranked #22314.
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About the Name Jelen
Jelen is a girl name .
Is Jelen a boy or girl name? Jelen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #40,583 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #22,314. Jelen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jelen is currently ranked #40,583 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jelen include Jel, Jey, and Jelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jelen include Jelena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis