Ellene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ellene originates from the Greek name Helenē, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. The name evolved through various forms in languages such as Ancient Greek and Latin before becoming popular in English. It symbolizes brightness and elegance. The name has no direct biblical relevance but carries a rich cultural heritage.
The name Ellene is most popular in Georgia, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ellene has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Ellene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1822nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2106th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3990th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12628th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ellene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ellene"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Ellene is derived from the Greek name Helenē, which means 'light' or 'torch'. It is often associated with the bright and shining qualities of light.
Meaning
light, torch
Language Evolution
Helenē (Ancient Greek), Helena (Latin), Ellen (Middle English), Ellene (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Ellene gained popularity in the 19th century as variations of the name Helen became more common in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Helen, Helena, Ellen, Elena
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ellene is seen as a classic and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Ellene H. H. Latimer, an American author, Ellene L. Decker, a noted philanthropist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ellene"
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 "Ellene"
"Ellene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1822nd of 9107 | 372 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2106th of 9204 | 296 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3990th of 12526 | 178 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12628th of 19264 | 24 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Ellene" 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 "Ellene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
66.48% 1573rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
75.18% 1769th/2353 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ellene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ellene" 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.