Malene
girl nameMalene entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3429 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3429
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #4517 |
| 1930s | #3967 |
| 1940s | #5243 |
| 1950s | #5753 |
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #7308 |
| 1980s | #9772 |
| 1990s | #11369 |
| 2000s | #14612 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Malene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malene alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malene in 2025?
- Malene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Malene most popular?
- Malene peaked in 1939, reaching #3429 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malene with classmates?
- Malene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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