Holding steady.
Popularity of Valene since 1910
Babies named Valene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 91 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 369 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valene is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910. It reached its peak year of usage in 1983, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. Though it has never entered the top 1000 names, it has remained in occasional use, showing a stable trajectory over the decades. As a modern coinage, Valene reflects the mid-to-late 20th century fashion for names ending in '-ene', such as Jolene and Charlene, and its sound aligns with the enduring popularity of Valerie and Valentina. The name does not appear among the top states, indicating its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
Valene appears to be a modern coinage, likely influenced by names such as Valerie or Valentina. It may combine the popular prefix Val- with the feminine -ene suffix, following a pattern seen in names like Jolene and Charlene. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1910s but saw its peak usage in 1983, reflecting the trend for melodic, two-syllable girl names in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Lena
Variants: Valene, Valéne
Sibling names for Valene
Names that share Valene's style, for a brother or sister.
