Declining since 1989, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Raelene since 1929
Babies named Raelene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 180 |
| 1950s | 400 |
| 1960s | 429 |
| 1970s | 283 |
| 1980s | 299 |
| 1990s | 314 |
| 2000s | 232 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Raelene first entered U.S. birth records in 1929, but it saw its greatest popularity during the mid-20th century, peaking in 1959 at its highest rank. Since 1989, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting shifting naming tastes away from the -lene suffix trend. In 2025, it ranked 13,208th with an incidence of 1 in 267,878 births. The name's trajectory showcases a classic pattern of a modern invention that enjoyed a brief mid-century moment and has since returned to obscurity, making it a rare but recognizable choice.
Raelene first appeared in the United States in 1929, likely as a feminine elaboration of the name Rae (a short form of Rachel) blended with the popular suffix -lene, seen in names like Marlene and Darlene. Its rise in the mid-20th century coincides with a trend for similar melodic -lene names, though it never achieved widespread popularity. The name's exact derivation is unclear, and it is considered a modern invention without deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Raelie, Lena
Sibling names for Raelene
Names that share Raelene's style, for a brother or sister.
