Shelene Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shuh-LEEN //ʃəˈliːn//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: 'heavenly'; French: 'little rock'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shelene is believed to be a modern variant of the name Sharlene, which itself is derived from the name Charlotte. The name Charlotte has its roots in the Old French name "Charlot," a diminutive form of "Charles," which comes from the Germanic name "Karl," meaning "free man." The transition from Charles to Charlotte occurred through the influence of the French language during the medieval period, particularly in the 14th century, when names began to be adapted and feminized in various European cultures.
The English adoption of Charlotte occurred in the 18th century, and from this, variants like Shelene emerged as part of a broader trend of creating unique feminine forms of established names. Historically, the name Charlotte gained prominence through notable figures, including Queen Charlotte of England, who was married to King George III in the 18th century.
Her influence helped popularize the name in English-speaking countries. Additionally, the name has been associated with various literary works, such as the novel "Charlotte's Web" by E.B.
White, published in the 20th century, which further cemented its cultural significance. The name Shelene, while less documented, likely gained traction as a derivative in the 20th century, reflecting the era's inclination towards unique and personalized names.
Culturally, names like Shelene carry connotations of elegance and femininity, often associated with grace and strength. The evolution of such names reflects broader societal changes regarding gender and identity.
The diminutive form "Shelly" may also be considered a related variant, emphasizing the trend of creating affectionate or informal versions of more formal names. Overall, the name Shelene encapsulates a blend of historical lineage and cultural resonance, illustrating the dynamic nature of naming practices across time.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shelene was first seen in the United States in 1951.
Shelene has ranked as high as #4161 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Shelene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shelene 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 Shelene 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 Shelene.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 | 13 |
| 1975 | 13 | 13 |
| 1974 | 13 | 13 |
| 1973 | 13 | 13 |
| 1972 | 19 | 19 |
| 1971 | 20 | 20 |
| 1970 | 26 | 26 |
| 1969 | 19 | 19 |
| 1968 | 16 | 16 |
| 1967 | 11 | 11 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 |
| 1965 | 13 | 13 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 14 | 14 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 9 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 11 | 11 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Shelene (1969)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 5 |