Shelene
Shelene is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,265 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shelene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 321 babies have been named Shelene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shelene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,265 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,265
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shelene
Shelene is a girl name .
Shelene is currently ranked #23,265 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shelene include She, Shy, Sheie, and Shelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shelene include Shelby, Shelly . 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