Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilene since 1925
Babies named Wilene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilene is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1925 and achieved its highest usage in 1938, its peak year. While it has never been a common name, it reflects the early 20th-century trend of creating feminine variants of established masculine names. Despite not appearing on recent popularity charts, Wilene has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, with a small but consistent presence. The name remains a distinctive choice that evokes a sense of vintage charm.
Wilene appears to be a modern coinage, most likely a feminine elaboration of the name William, which derives from the Old Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). It follows a pattern of creating feminine names by adding suffixes like '-ene' to masculine roots, popular in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Willie, Lena, Willa
Sibling names for Wilene
Names that share Wilene's style, for a brother or sister.
