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Ailene is an Irish name that means 'noble' or 'white,' originating from 'Ailbhe' through the diminutive 'Ailín.' The name evolved through various forms, maintaining its association with nobility. It does not have biblical relevance, and it became more popular in the 20th century. Ailene is perceived as a classic name, with variants such as Aileen and Eileen. Notable figures include Ailene Wuornos and Ailene O'Connell.

The name Ailene is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ailene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ailene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1275th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1527th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3091st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6245th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5185th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8733rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ailene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.