Erlene
girl nameErlene entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #790 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1903–2025
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rank today
#790
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1711 |
| 1910s | #1310 |
| 1920s | #1026 |
| 1930s | #921 |
| 1940s | #1302 |
| 1950s | #2039 |
| 1960s | #4411 |
| 1970s | #7131 |
| 1980s | #7456 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Erlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erlene alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erlene in 2025?
- Erlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Erlene most popular?
- Erlene peaked in 1933, reaching #790 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Erlene with classmates?
- Erlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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