Holding steady.
Popularity of Rolene since 1917
Babies named Rolene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rolene's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 103 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rolene is an uncommon American coinage from the early 20th century, first recorded in 1917. It reached its peak popularity in 1935, during the height of the -lene suffix trend that produced names like Darlene, Arlene, and Marlene. Though never entering the top 1,000 nationally, it found modest use in that era before declining. Its trajectory has remained stable in recent decades, with very few new registrations each year. Like many blend names, Rolene carries a melodic quality but remains rare enough to stand out.
Rolene is a 20th-century coinage, likely formed by blending the popular name Rose with the common suffix -lene, as seen in Darlene or Marlene. It may also be considered a variation of Rowena, though the exact derivation is uncertain. The name saw its greatest use in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ro, Lena
Variants: RoLene, Rowlene
Sibling names for Rolene
Names that share Rolene's style, for a brother or sister.
