Alene Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEEN /əˈliːn/
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: bright; Hebrew: oak tree
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alene is derived from the Old French name Aline, which itself originates from the Latin name Aelina, a diminutive form of the name Aelia. The Latin Aelia is believed to have roots in the Greek word 'helios,' meaning 'sun.' This etymological journey reflects a transition from ancient languages through the medieval period, as names were often adapted and transformed by different cultures and languages.
The introduction of Aline into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French names were assimilated into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Alene has been associated with various notable figures, although specific references are less prominent compared to other names.
The name Aline appears in medieval literature and was borne by several saints, contributing to its cultural significance. The use of Aline in English literature can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was sometimes used in poetic contexts, reflecting the name's lyrical quality.
The name Alene itself began to appear more distinctly in English texts by the late Middle Ages, often as a variant of Aline or as an independent name. Culturally, Alene carries connotations of brightness and warmth, resonating with its etymological link to the sun.
This association may have contributed to its appeal in various cultures, where names connected to light and warmth are often favored for their positive symbolism. The name has also been used in various diminutive forms, such as Alina, which further emphasizes its adaptability and enduring presence in different linguistic contexts.
Overall, Alene reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in its ancient origins.
Famous people named Alene
In this section, you will find notable people named Alene. 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 Alene who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Alene who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Alene Duerk is a nurse and the first woman to be appointed as a rear admiral in the United States Navy.
Alene Moris is a businesswoman best known for her work in the field of education and philanthropy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alene was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Alene has ranked as high as #771 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Alene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alene 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 Alene 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 Alene.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1992 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1991 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1989 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1987 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1986 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1985 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1984 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1983 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1982 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1981 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1980 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1979 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1978 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1977 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1976 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1975 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1974 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1973 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1972 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1971 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1970 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1969 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1968 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1967 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1966 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1965 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1964 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1963 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1962 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1961 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1960 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 1959 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1958 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1957 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1956 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1955 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1954 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1953 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1952 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1951 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1950 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1949 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1948 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 1947 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1946 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1945 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1944 | 103 | 0 | 103 |
| 1943 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1942 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| 1941 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1940 | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| 1939 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1938 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 1937 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 1936 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1935 | 150 | 0 | 150 |
| 1934 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1933 | 168 | 0 | 168 |
| 1932 | 170 | 0 | 170 |
| 1931 | 218 | 0 | 218 |
| 1930 | 210 | 0 | 210 |
| 1929 | 210 | 0 | 210 |
| 1928 | 212 | 5 | 207 |
| 1927 | 226 | 0 | 226 |
| 1926 | 247 | 0 | 247 |
| 1925 | 221 | 0 | 221 |
| 1924 | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| 1923 | 238 | 0 | 238 |
| 1922 | 256 | 0 | 256 |
| 1921 | 250 | 0 | 250 |
| 1920 | 264 | 0 | 264 |
| 1919 | 215 | 0 | 215 |
| 1918 | 194 | 0 | 194 |
| 1917 | 216 | 0 | 216 |
| 1916 | 186 | 0 | 186 |
| 1915 | 204 | 0 | 204 |
| 1914 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 1913 | 112 | 0 | 112 |
| 1912 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
| 1911 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 1910 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1909 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1908 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1907 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1906 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1905 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1904 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1903 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1902 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1901 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1900 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1899 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1898 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1897 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1896 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1895 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1894 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1893 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1892 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1890 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1889 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Alene (2002)
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 |