Alene

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Pronounced uh-LEEN /əˈlin/High

Meaning: Alene is an English variant of Aline — itself a medieval short form of Adeline ('noble') — and stands alongside Arlene and Ilene. It saw its widest use in early twentieth-century America. Routes run through Adeline and through Aline/Arlene.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim, vintage two-beat name: Alene is a form of Aline, from Adeline, 'noble' (said 'uh-LEEN').

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MeaningAlene is an English variant of Aline — itself a medieval short form of Adeline ('noble') — and stands alongside Arlene and Ilene. It saw its widest use in early twentieth-century America. Routes run through Adeline and through Aline/Arlene.

U.S. rank (2024)#13506 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,743

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

Alene is an English variant of Aline, a medieval contraction of Adeline, from a Germanic root adal, 'noble'. It moves in the same circle as Arlene, Ilene and Charlene, all of which peaked in American use in the first half of the twentieth century. Today it reads as a soft vintage revival (said 'uh-LEEN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. today, after much wider use generations ago. Rare, vintage, and trim.

Did you know? Alene was a familiar sight on early twentieth-century birth records — a slim cousin of Aline, Arlene and Adeline, and now due for rediscovery (said 'uh-LEEN').

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References — Alene — variant of Aline; Adeline from Germanic adal, 'noble'

Variations

AlineArleneIlene

Nicknames

LeniLenaAllie

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If you like Alene…

Aline— the base spelling Alene follows

Arlene— a close vintage cousin

Adeline— the full name behind it, 'noble'

Ilene— a like slim, mid-century pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alene mean?

Alene is a variant of Aline, a short form of Adeline — from a Germanic root meaning 'noble'.

How do you pronounce Alene?

It's said uh-LEEN /əˈlin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alene a boy or girl name?

Alene is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Alene?

Alene is rare in the U.S. today, though it was much more common generations ago.