Kalene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kalene is a name of Greek origin meaning 'beautiful.' It has evolved through various forms and is seen as a modern name. While it has no biblical relevance, it is associated with positive traits such as beauty and elegance, with growing popularity in recent decades.
The name Kalene is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast 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, Kalene 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, 'Kalene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5964th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7887th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3273rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16271st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kalene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kalene"
Pronunciation
/kəˈliːn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Kalene is derived from the Greek word 'kalos,' meaning 'beautiful.' It has been used in various forms throughout history.
Meaning
beautiful
Language Evolution
Kalonis, Kalene, Kalina
Historical Usage
Kalene has gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a unique and modern name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kalina, Celine, Kali
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kalene is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Kalene O'Neill, Kalene McLoughlin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kalene"
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 "Kalene"
"Kalene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5964th of 12526 | 77 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7887th of 19264 | 78 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3273rd of 27321 | 499 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16271st of 35406 | 65 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Kalene" 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 "Kalene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.24% 2220th/3685 |
43.89% 1964th/4475 |
80.00% 4155th/5194 |
53.11% 3355th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kalene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kalene" 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.