Carlene
Carlene is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free woman.
Origin and history
Carlene is a feminine given name derived from Carl or Charles, meaning free man. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a relatively uncommon traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
15,225 babies in the United States have been named Carlene since 1880. It ranks #1265 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 305 |
| 1920-1930 | 839 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,273 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,026 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,302 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,389 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,027 |
| 1980-1990 | 788 |
| 1990-2000 | 582 |
| 2000-2010 | 406 |
| 2010-2019 | 183 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Carlene
- Carlene Carter: Singer, Songwriter
- Carlene Begnaud: Wrestler
Nicknames
Carly, Carrie, Carlie
Fun facts
- Carlene developed as an elaborated feminine form of Carl using the French-derived suffix -ene.
- The name is notable in American music history, popularized by country artist Carlene Carter.