Adelene Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AD-uh-leen //ˈæd.ə.lin//
Origin: French; German
Meaning: Noble; little noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Adelene has its roots in the Germanic name "Adalheidis," which is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "heid," meaning "kind" or "type." This name evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Old High German "Adalhaid" and the Old French "Adele." The transition into English occurred through Norman influence in the 11th century, where the name was adopted and adapted into various forms, including Adelene. The name is often associated with nobility and has been used in various cultures to signify a person of high social standing or virtue.
Historically, the name gained prominence through notable figures such as Saint Adele of Pfalzel, a 7th-century abbess who is venerated in certain Christian traditions. The name was also popularized in literature and art during the medieval period, where it was sometimes used to denote characters of noble birth or virtuous qualities.
The name's presence in historical texts and its association with nobility contributed to its endurance over the centuries. Culturally, Adelene and its variants have been linked to themes of grace and nobility, often embodying ideals of virtue and strength.
In various traditions, names derived from "Adal" have been celebrated in songs, stories, and folklore, reinforcing their significance in cultural narratives. The diminutive form "Addie" has also emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage, although it is not as historically prominent as the full name.
Overall, Adelene carries a rich historical and cultural resonance, symbolizing noble qualities that have been valued across different eras.
Famous people named Adelene
In this section, you will find notable people named Adelene. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Adelene who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Adelene Wong is a professional golfer best known for competing in the LPGA Tour.
Fictional characters named Adelene
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Adelene is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. She is a key figure in the story, known for her intelligence and strategic thinking.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Adelene was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Adelene has ranked as high as #2282 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri.
In the past 5 years the name Adelene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Adelene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Adelene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Adelene.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | 27 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 | 20 |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 | 11 |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 |
| 2017 | 26 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 | 29 |
| 2015 | 32 | 32 |
| 2014 | 18 | 18 |
| 2013 | 22 | 22 |
| 2012 | 12 | 12 |
| 2011 | 20 | 20 |
| 2010 | 13 | 13 |
| 2009 | 12 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 |
| 2007 | 17 | 17 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 2001 | 12 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 | 11 |
| 1991 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1952 | 10 | 10 |
| 1951 | 7 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 | 8 |
| 1939 | 15 | 15 |
| 1938 | 14 | 14 |
| 1937 | 9 | 9 |
| 1936 | 8 | 8 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 |
| 1934 | 13 | 13 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 |
| 1932 | 19 | 19 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 |
| 1930 | 19 | 19 |
| 1929 | 24 | 24 |
| 1928 | 25 | 25 |
| 1927 | 29 | 29 |
| 1926 | 30 | 30 |
| 1925 | 32 | 32 |
| 1924 | 33 | 33 |
| 1923 | 25 | 25 |
| 1922 | 28 | 28 |
| 1921 | 31 | 31 |
| 1920 | 31 | 31 |
| 1919 | 37 | 37 |
| 1918 | 24 | 24 |
| 1917 | 17 | 17 |
| 1916 | 30 | 30 |
| 1915 | 14 | 14 |
| 1914 | 15 | 15 |
| 1913 | 21 | 21 |
| 1912 | 9 | 9 |
| 1911 | 9 | 9 |
| 1910 | 7 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 | 6 |
| 1908 | 7 | 7 |
| 1907 | 10 | 10 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1904 | 9 | 9 |
| 1895 | 6 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Adelene (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |