Carlene
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-een ]
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Carlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 8,732 babies have been named Carlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlene is past its peak , currently ranked #9,351 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,351
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Carlene
Carlene is a girl name .
Carlene is currently ranked #9,351 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlene include Car, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Ene, Eney, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlene include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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