Orlene
girl nameOrlene entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1821 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1821
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2746 |
| 1920s | #2994 |
| 1930s | #2825 |
| 1940s | #3551 |
| 1950s | #3834 |
| 1960s | #4773 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Orlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Orlene alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orlene in 2025?
- Orlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Orlene most popular?
- Orlene peaked in 1921, reaching #1821 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Orlene with classmates?
- Orlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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