Holding steady.
Popularity of Gelene since 1922
Babies named Gelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 29 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gelene is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1922 and reached its highest usage in 1935 during the 1930s, a decade when many short, feminine names ending in '-ene' gained popularity. Unlike names such as Arlene or Marlene, Gelene never achieved widespread use and has remained uncommon, with no reported occurrences in recent years according to the latest data from 2025. The trajectory of the name is stable, meaning it has not seen a revival or significant decline beyond its original mid-century peak. The name's origins are unclear, possibly a modern invention or a variant of Jolene. Its top states of use are not recorded, indicating that its occurrence was scattered across the country without a regional concentration.
Gelene appears in American birth records from the 1920s onward, with a peak in the 1930s. It is likely a modern coinage, perhaps influenced by names like Jolene or Selene. The name has never been common, ranking outside the top 1000 most popular names in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gel, Lena
Sibling names for Gelene
Names that share Gelene's style, for a brother or sister.
