Carlene Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-LEEN / /kɑːrˈliːn/English; French
Meaning
English: free man; French: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Carlene is a feminine form of the name Carl, which has Germanic roots meaning 'free man.' It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. The name has also been associated with a sense of strength and independence. It is often considered a modern variant of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Carlene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carleen
- Karleen
International Variants
- Karolina (Polish)
- Carolina (Spanish)
- Carlina (Italian)
Famous people named Carlene
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Fictional characters named Carlene
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carlene was first seen in the United States in 1895. Carlene has ranked as high as #733 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Carlene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carlene (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 42 |
| 1916 | 37 |
| 1917 | 45 |
| 1918 | 47 |
| 1919 | 53 |
| 1920 | 65 |
| 1921 | 54 |
| 1922 | 58 |
| 1923 | 64 |
| 1924 | 79 |
| 1925 | 67 |
| 1926 | 101 |
| 1927 | 92 |
| 1928 | 119 |
| 1929 | 140 |
| 1930 | 134 |
| 1931 | 156 |
| 1932 | 175 |
| 1933 | 208 |
| 1934 | 256 |
| 1935 | 234 |
| 1936 | 285 |
| 1937 | 254 |
| 1938 | 277 |
| 1939 | 294 |
| 1940 | 294 |
| 1941 | 321 |
| 1942 | 293 |
| 1943 | 308 |
| 1944 | 270 |
| 1945 | 257 |
| 1946 | 315 |
| 1947 | 353 |
| 1948 | 316 |
| 1949 | 298 |
| 1950 | 330 |
| 1951 | 290 |
| 1952 | 340 |
| 1953 | 339 |
| 1954 | 302 |
| 1955 | 370 |
| 1956 | 301 |
| 1957 | 342 |
| 1958 | 355 |
| 1959 | 333 |
| 1960 | 317 |
| 1961 | 301 |
| 1962 | 277 |
| 1963 | 262 |
| 1964 | 267 |
| 1965 | 239 |
| 1966 | 205 |
| 1967 | 180 |
| 1968 | 152 |
| 1969 | 189 |
| 1970 | 150 |
| 1971 | 141 |
| 1972 | 114 |
| 1973 | 107 |
| 1974 | 108 |
| 1975 | 86 |
| 1976 | 84 |
| 1977 | 73 |
| 1978 | 76 |
| 1979 | 88 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 87 |
| 1982 | 93 |
| 1983 | 82 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 77 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 90 |
| 1992 | 68 |
| 1993 | 75 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 82 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |