Delene Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-LEEN / /dɛˈliːn/English; French
Meaning
English: derived from 'Delaney'; French: 'from the alder grove'
Historical & Cultural Background
Delene is often considered a modern variation of the name Delaney. The name Delaney has roots in both English and Irish cultures, where it was originally a surname. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a trend towards using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Delene has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Delaine
- Delaina
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delene was first seen in the United States in 1915. Delene has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Delene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delene (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 34 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |