Alene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Alene is a name of Celtic origin, meaning 'noble' or 'bright'. It evolved from the Gaelic name Ailín, and has undergone several historical forms. The name is associated with positive traits and is not linked to any biblical context. It gained popularity in the early 1900s and is perceived as elegant today, with variants such as Elaine and Aline.
The name Alene is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Alene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 475th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 573rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1233rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3092nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5645th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8567th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alene"
Pronunciation
/əˈliːn/
Origin
Celtic
Etymology
Alene is derived from the Gaelic name Ailín, which is a diminutive form of the name Ail, meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
Meaning
noble, bright
Language Evolution
Ailín, Ail, Alene
Historical Usage
Alene became popular in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its melodic sound and association with nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Elaine, Aline, Alina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alene is viewed as a classic yet somewhat uncommon name, evoking a sense of elegance and grace.
Famous People
Alene Duerk, the first woman to be appointed as an admiral in the U.S. Navy, Alene Moris, a notable American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alene"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alene"
"Alene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 475th of 9107 | 3,686 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 573rd of 9204 | 2,654 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1233rd of 12526 | 1,342 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3092nd of 19264 | 359 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5645th of 27321 | 233 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8567th of 35406 | 200 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10287th of 30306 | 113 |
Regional Popularity of "Alene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
37.85% 536th/1416 |
51.85% 715th/1379 |
14.54% 344th/2366 |
59.46% 679th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
46.51% 719th/1546 |
62.60% 974th/1556 |
18.70% 440th/2353 |
49.32% 763rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
69.78% 1554th/2227 |
58.15% 1413th/2430 |
42.27% 1206th/2853 |
39.89% 1107th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
61.62% 2492nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
83.68% 6245th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alene" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.