Holding steady.
Popularity of Karlena since 1956
Babies named Karlena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Karlena is a rare and gentle-sounding feminine name that first entered U.S. Social Security records in 1956. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely emerged as a modern elaboration of Karl or Carla, perhaps influenced by the similar Carlena. Despite its limited history, Karlena reached a peak in 1983, after which its usage has remained very low but stable. The name's trajectory shows no dramatic rises or falls, placing it among the many underused coinages of the late 20th century. While no top states are recorded for Karlena, it fits a pattern of stylish -ena names from that era.
Karlena appears to be a modern coinage, likely a feminine elaboration of the name Karl or Carla with the trendy suffix -ena. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1956, but has never been among the top ranks.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Karly, Lena, Kari
Sibling names for Karlena
Names that share Karlena's style, for a brother or sister.
