Holding steady.
Popularity of Michelene since 1939
Babies named Michelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 160 |
| 1950s | 193 |
| 1960s | 189 |
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Michelene is a mid-20th-century elaboration of Michelle, created by appending the suffix "-ene" for a more ornate sound. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1939 and achieved its highest recorded usage in 1950, with a peak rank of 1,285. The name has remained relatively consistent in use since the 1940s, with the Social Security Administration noting a stable trajectory rather than a strong trend. Michelene fits the pattern of names like Darlene, Marlene, and Jolene that were fashionable in the mid-century period. It never reached the top 1000 in any year, and its usage remains rare.
Michelene is a modern elaboration of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michel, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?'. The addition of the suffix '-ene' was a fashionable device in mid-20th-century English coinage, creating a longer and more ornate variant. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1939 and enjoyed modest use during the 1940s and 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mickey, Miche, Lena
Sibling names for Michelene
Names that share Michelene's style, for a brother or sister.
