Charlena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Charlena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,328 babies have been named Charlena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Charlena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,548 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,548
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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English literary origin
"little Dorrit (literary nickname)"
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Germanic origin
"bright, shining"
#38,566 in US
Old Germanic origin
"truly supernatural; elf-true"
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Latin origin
"short form of Valerie or Valentina"
#38,653 in US
Aramaic origin
"twin"
#38,468 in US
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About the Name Charlena
Charlena is a girl name .
Charlena is currently ranked #38,548 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Charlena include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Charlena include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Charley . 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