Alene
Alene is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Shining light or noble.
Origin and history
Alene is a feminine name historically regarded as a variant of classical names like Helen or Aline. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
8,748 babies in the United States have been named Alene since 1880. It ranks #1790 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2055.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.1 %)
- KY (11.6 %)
- NC (10.5 %)
- TN (7 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 309 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,466 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,351 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,618 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,044 |
| 1950-1960 | 701 |
| 1960-1970 | 385 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 127 |
| 2010-2019 | 115 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Famous people named Alene
- Alene B. Duerk: Rear Admiral, Nurse
Nicknames
Allie, Lena
Fun facts
- Alene saw its most frequent usage in the United States during the early twentieth century.
- The name is often linked to both the Greek Helen, meaning shining light, and the French Aline, derived from Germanic words meaning noble.