Garlene
girl nameGarlene entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #3208 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#3208
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3688 |
| 1940s | #4058 |
| 1950s | #5965 |
| 1960s | #6567 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Garlene are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Garlene alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garlene in 2025?
- Garlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Garlene most popular?
- Garlene peaked in 1940, reaching #3208 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Garlene with classmates?
- Garlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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