NAME PROFILE
Pennelope
Derived from the French word for 'gold' or the Latin 'aurum,' Orlene signifies 'golden' or 'radiant light.' This name belongs to a person with a bright, sunny disposition and a heart of gold who naturally uplifts those around them with their warmth and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 399 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2014 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%TX — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Orlene Christie (Olympic Sprinter) · Orlene J. Hawks (Director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) · Orlene Grant (Advocacy Group Founder) · Orlene Murdoch (Social Researcher) · Orlene Way (Educational Author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
OrlyLeneLeniOra
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