Holding steady.
Popularity of Charlena since 1903
Babies named Charlena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 181 |
| 1950s | 182 |
| 1960s | 285 |
| 1970s | 310 |
| 1980s | 322 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charlena is a rare American invention that first appeared in Social Security records in 1903. The name is a feminine elaboration of Charles, likely blending Charlotte with the fashionable -ena suffix. It achieved its peak usage in 1978, but has since become extremely uncommon, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. Despite its rarity, Charlena has a classic feel that fits the stable trajectory of names from the 1970s. Because it has never ranked nationally, it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with familiar sounds but low usage.
Charlena is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1903. It appears to combine elements of Charlotte (the feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man') with the popular -ena suffix seen in names like Elena or Serena. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1978, and has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Charlie, Lena, Char
Sibling names for Charlena
Names that share Charlena's style, for a brother or sister.
