Shelene
girl nameShelene entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #2705 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#2705
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4918 |
| 1960s | #3960 |
| 1970s | #4540 |
| 1980s | #9472 |
| 1990s | #10514 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shelene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelene alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelene in 2025?
- Shelene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelene most popular?
- Shelene peaked in 1970, reaching #2705 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelene with classmates?
- Shelene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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