Gaylene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gaylene is a modern English name that signifies happiness or joy. It evolved from Gayle, which is a diminutive of Abigail. The name has been associated with positive traits and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Gaylene is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers 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, Gaylene 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, 'Gaylene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1589th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1135th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2454th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15798th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Gaylene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gaylene"
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪˈliːn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Gaylene is derived from the name Gayle, which itself is a diminutive of Abigail and is associated with the meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'.
Meaning
happy, joyful
Language Evolution
Gayle, Abigail
Historical Usage
The name Gaylene gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine form of Gayle, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Gayle, Gail, Abigail
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gaylene is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, reflecting a cheerful personality.
Famous People
Gaylene Baker, Gaylene Wright
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gaylene"
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 "Gaylene"
"Gaylene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1589th of 9204 | 455 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1135th of 12526 | 1,571 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2454th of 19264 | 509 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15798th of 27321 | 35 |
Regional Popularity of "Gaylene" 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 "Gaylene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
85.06% 1315th/1546 |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
49.71% 769th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.41% 989th/2227 |
- |
58.39% 1666th/2853 |
24.79% 688th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
- |
93.83% 3301st/3518 |
37.49% 1516th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gaylene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gaylene" 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.