Allene
Allene is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Little rock, handsome, or light.
Origin and history
Allene is a female given name that developed as a variant of Eileen or the feminine form of Allen. It gained moderate popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, but has since become quite rare. Today, it offers a classic, vintage feel with historic ties to Irish and Celtic roots via standard Allen etymologies.
Popularity in the United States
8,762 babies in the United States have been named Allene since 1880. It ranks #1787 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- GA (13.6 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- KY (9.9 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
- TN (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 59 |
| 1890-1900 | 211 |
| 1900-1910 | 470 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,694 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,505 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,531 |
| 1940-1950 | 930 |
| 1950-1960 | 591 |
| 1960-1970 | 273 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Allene
- Allene Ray: Actress
Nicknames
Allie, Lena, Al
Fun facts
- Allene saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.
- It serves as an alternative spelling of Eileen or a feminine derivative of Allen.