Allene Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LEEN /əˈliːn/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: noble; French: little winged one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Allene is believed to have roots in the Old French name Aline, which itself derives from the Latin name Alina, a diminutive of Adeline. The Latin term is rooted in the Germanic element 'adal,' meaning 'noble.' This etymological journey reflects a transition from Germanic languages through Latin and into Old French, which was influential in shaping English names following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
The name Allene, as a variant, likely emerged in the English-speaking world during the late medieval period, reflecting the blending of linguistic influences from various cultures. Historically, names like Allene have been associated with nobility and virtue, echoing the meanings of their roots.
The name Aline appears in various medieval texts, and its variants can be traced in literature and records from the 12th century onward. While specific historical figures named Allene are not prominent, the related names have been borne by saints and notable individuals throughout history, contributing to the name's enduring presence in various forms.
Culturally, names derived from noble origins often carry connotations of grace and dignity, which may have contributed to their continued use over centuries. The name Allene, while not as widely recognized as some of its counterparts, maintains a connection to these themes of nobility and virtue.
The diminutive form Aline has also been used in various contexts, further enriching the name's historical tapestry. Overall, Allene encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting a lineage that spans several centuries and languages.
Famous people named Allene
In this section, you will find notable people named Allene. 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 Allene who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Allene who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Allene Roberts is an actress best known for The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, The Devil's Own, and The Girl from Mexico.
Allene Ray is an actress best known for The Girl of the Golden West, The Silent Partner, and The Girl from Nowhere.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Allene was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Allene has ranked as high as #698 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Allene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Allene 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 Allene 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 Allene.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1993 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1992 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1988 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1986 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1982 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1981 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1978 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1977 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1976 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1975 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1974 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1973 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1972 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1971 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1970 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1969 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1968 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1967 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1966 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1965 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1964 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1963 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1962 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1961 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1960 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1959 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1958 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1957 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1956 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1955 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1954 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1953 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1952 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 1951 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1950 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1949 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 1948 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 1947 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1946 | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| 1945 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| 1944 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 1943 | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| 1942 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1941 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 1940 | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| 1939 | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| 1938 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1937 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 1936 | 131 | 0 | 131 |
| 1935 | 157 | 0 | 157 |
| 1934 | 174 | 0 | 174 |
| 1933 | 189 | 0 | 189 |
| 1932 | 178 | 0 | 178 |
| 1931 | 181 | 0 | 181 |
| 1930 | 184 | 0 | 184 |
| 1929 | 200 | 0 | 200 |
| 1928 | 232 | 0 | 232 |
| 1927 | 278 | 5 | 273 |
| 1926 | 317 | 0 | 317 |
| 1925 | 280 | 0 | 280 |
| 1924 | 208 | 0 | 208 |
| 1923 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| 1922 | 236 | 0 | 236 |
| 1921 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| 1920 | 271 | 0 | 271 |
| 1919 | 214 | 0 | 214 |
| 1918 | 230 | 0 | 230 |
| 1917 | 228 | 0 | 228 |
| 1916 | 206 | 0 | 206 |
| 1915 | 202 | 0 | 202 |
| 1914 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1913 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 1912 | 152 | 0 | 152 |
| 1911 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| 1910 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1909 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1908 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1907 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1906 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1905 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1904 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1903 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1902 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1901 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1900 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1899 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1898 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1897 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1896 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1895 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1894 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1893 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1892 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1891 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1890 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1889 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1888 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1887 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1881 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Top States for Allene (1971)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |