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Karlene

Karlene: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /kΙ‘ΙΉΛˆlin/

Meaning and origin of Karlene

  • A female given name.

How popular is Karlene?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#786peak rank (1939)
4,167babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,167 girls in the U.S. have been named Karlene. Its highest rank for girls was #786 in 1939. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

18801920196020002025104 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Karlene FAQ

What does the name Karlene mean?

A female given name.

How popular is the name Karlene?

Since 1880, 4,167 girls in the U.S. have been named Karlene. Its highest rank for girls was #786 in 1939. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Karlene a boy or girl name?

Karlene is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,167 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.