Raelene
Raelene is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Rae ('ewe' or 'beam of light') and the suffix -lene ('bright' or 'clear').
Origin and history
Raelene is a modern American blended name, combining Rae (often a short form of Rachel or a variant of Ray) with the popular suffix -lene. It gained modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a relatively rare choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,451 babies in the United States have been named Raelene since 1880. It ranks #3567 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2039.
States where it is most popular
- CA (92.7 %)
- PA (1.5 %)
- IL (1.4 %)
- MI (1.3 %)
- TX (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 180 |
| 1950-1960 | 400 |
| 1960-1970 | 429 |
| 1970-1980 | 283 |
| 1980-1990 | 299 |
| 1990-2000 | 314 |
| 2000-2010 | 232 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Raelene
- Raelene Boyle: Athlete, Olympic Sprinter
- Raelene Castle: Sports Executive
Nicknames
Rae
Fun facts
- Raelene emerged as part of a 20th-century trend in North America where parents created soft, rhythmic feminine names by adding suffixes like -lene to shorter base names.
- While used in the United States, variations of the name Raelene also saw notable popularity in Australia and New Zealand during the mid-1900s.