Karlene
girl nameKarlene entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #785 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#785
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3791 |
| 1920s | #3636 |
| 1930s | #1324 |
| 1940s | #936 |
| 1950s | #1078 |
| 1960s | #1250 |
| 1970s | #2357 |
| 1980s | #2810 |
| 1990s | #4549 |
| 2000s | #7283 |
| 2010s | #12749 |
| 2020s | #11959 |
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Karlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karlene alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlene in 2025?
- Karlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karlene most popular?
- Karlene peaked in 1939, reaching #785 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karlene with classmates?
- Karlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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