Charlene

Charlene is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 115 girls in the United States.

Charlene at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Charlene

Charlene belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Charlene first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #100 in 1949, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 133,629 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Charlene in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#100 in 1949
Peak year
1952
Babies named Charlene in 2024
115
Total since 1880
133,629

Charlene in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#410 in 1996
Babies named Charlene in 2025
12
Total since 1996
735

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Charlene mean?

The meaning of Charlene is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Charlene a boy or girl name?

Charlene is a girl name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Charlene?

Charlene comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Charlene?

Charlene first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #100 in 1949, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].