Erlene
Pronunciation: [ ERL-een ]
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Erlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 463 babies have been named Erlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,215 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,215
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Erlene
Erlene is a girl name .
Erlene is currently ranked #17,215 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erlene include Erl, Erle, Erley, Erleie, Ery, Erie, and Erlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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