Karlene

Karlene 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 7 girls in the United States.

Karlene at a glance

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

About the name Karlene

Karlene 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, Karlene first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #786 in 1939, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 4,167 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karlene in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#786 in 1939
Peak year
1959
Babies named Karlene in 2024
7
Total since 1880
4,167

Karlene in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#4373 in 2003
Babies named Karlene in 2003
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karlene mean?

The meaning of Karlene 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 Karlene a boy or girl name?

Karlene is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karlene?

Karlene comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karlene?

Karlene first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #786 in 1939, and 7 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].