Karlene
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl.
- Origin
- German
Karlene Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,167 baby girls have been named Karlene. The name peaked in 1959 with 104 US births that year (rank #1050). In 2024, ranked #12733 nationally — 11,683 places below its 1959 peak.
Top States for Karlene
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Karlene births are: California (256), New York (163), Michigan (134).
Other German-Origin Names Like Karlene
If you like Karlene's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
7-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Karlene's exact length and starting letter: Kachada, Kachina, Kadeen,, Kadeer,, Kadence.
Quick Facts About Karlene
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleen | Feminine Form Of Charles Manly | Female | Irish |
| Carlin | Small Champion | Male | Gaelic |
| Karlen | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
| Karlin | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
| Karline | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
| Karlyn | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
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Compare Karlene to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Karlene against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).