Harlene
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Harlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 280 babies have been named Harlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Harlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,363 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,363
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Harlene
Harlene is a girl name .
Harlene is currently ranked #69,363 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harlene include Har, Harl, Harly, Harlie, Ene, Eney, Hay, Haie, and Harkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harlene include Harlow, Harley, Harlee, Harlem, Harlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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