Karlene
Karlene is a girl baby name. Ranked #19,528 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Karlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,907 babies have been named Karlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karlene is past its peak , currently ranked #19,528 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,528
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Karlene
Karlene is a girl name .
Karlene is currently ranked #19,528 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karlene include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Karlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karlene include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly, Karli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis