NAME PROFILE
Carlene
Carlene is a feminine variant of the name Charles, which means 'free man' or 'strong.' It embodies a sense of independence and strength, often associated with a warm and nurturing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 15,225 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2009 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 25%IL — 21%NY — 21%OH — 17%TX — 16%
Notable People
Carlene Carter (Country music singer-songwriter) · Carlene Hulse (Artist) · Carlene K. Hargrove (Author) · Carlene S. McGee (Philanthropist) · Carlene H. Johnson (Activist)
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