Holding steady.
Popularity of Chalene since 1967
Babies named Chalene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chalene is a mid-20th century American invention, first recorded in 1967. It reached its highest usage in 1971, during a period when variant spellings of established names were popular. Despite this early peak, Chalene has never entered the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its trajectory has remained relatively stable, with occasional births each decade. The name fits a pattern of feminine adaptations of Charles, such as Charlene and Sharleen, reflecting a broader trend of creating distinct modern variants. As of the latest year (2025), the name continues to be used sparingly, without any particular regional concentration.
Chalene likely originated as a creative spelling variant of Charlene, itself a feminine form of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, following the trend of adapting masculine names for girls with feminine suffixes.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chal, Lena, Chally
Sibling names for Chalene
Names that share Chalene's style, for a brother or sister.
