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Adalene

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How to Pronounce Adalene

Pronounced AD-uh-leen /ˈæd.ə.lin/High

Meaning: A form of Adaline/Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide, 'noble kind/sort')Low

In 30 seconds: Noble: Adalene is a form of Adaline/Adelaide. Lyrical, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA form of Adaline/Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide, 'noble kind/sort')

U.S. rank (2025)#8866 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 697

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adalene is a form of Adaline/Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' (Adelaide, 'noble kind/sort'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AD-uh-leen'; nicknames Ada, Addie).

In the U.S. it appears as a softer Adaline. Rare, noble at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Adelaide comes from Germanic adal, 'noble' ('noble kind/sort') — Adalene is a soft form of Adaline, lyrical and classic (said 'AD-uh-leen').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Adelaide — Germanic etymology

Variations

AdalineAdelineAdalyn

Nicknames

AdaAddie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adalene mean?

Adalene is a form of Adaline/Adelaide — Germanic 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Adalene?

It's said AD-uh-leen /ˈæd.ə.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adalene a boy or girl name?

Adalene is a girl's name.

How popular is Adalene?

Adalene is a rare name in the U.S.