Holding steady.
Popularity of Leilene since 2007
Babies named Leilene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leilene is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2007, the same year it reached its peak usage. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but very low, with no appearances in any state's top-name lists. The name has not ranked nationally, and its 1-in-N probability is too low to calculate. Leilene's formation follows a common pattern of combining a trendy prefix with a familiar suffix, making it a creative choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Leilene first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, suggesting a modern coinage. It may combine the popular 'Lei-' prefix (inspired by names like Leilani or Leila) with the '-lene' suffix (common in names like Eileen or Jolene). The name has seen very limited use, with a peak in its first year and no subsequent widespread adoption.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lei, Lena, Leni
Sibling names for Leilene
Names that share Leilene's style, for a brother or sister.
