Holding steady.
Popularity of Arelene since 1916
Babies named Arelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arelene is a name that appeared in U.S. records starting in 1916, with its greatest popularity occurring during the 1930s, particularly peaking in 1933. Although it has not been among the top-ranked names in any recent year, it maintains a steady, if rare, presence. The name shares stylistic similarities with other '-lene' endings popular in the early 20th century, such as Marlene and Darlene. As a variant of Arlene, its exact origins remain debated, but it is generally considered a modern coinage with possible Irish roots.
Arelene is likely a spelling variant of Arlene, which itself is a modern coinage from the early 20th century. Arlene may have been created as a feminine form of Arlen (possibly derived from Irish 'earlann' meaning 'pledge') or as a combination of the popular prefix 'Ar-' with the suffix '-lene'. The name saw its peak in the 1930s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arrie, Lena, Ari
Sibling names for Arelene
Names that share Arelene's style, for a brother or sister.
