Charlene
Pronunciation: [ sh-ahrl-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Charlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 258 babies have been named Charlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,915 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,915
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Charlene is also used as a girl name, ranked #1751.
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About the Name Charlene
Charlene is a boy name .
Is Charlene a boy or girl name? Charlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,915 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,751. Charlene is more commonly used as a girl name.
Charlene is currently ranked #30,915 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charlene include Cha, Char, Chary, Charie, Charl, Charly, Charlie, Ene, Eney, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charlene include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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