The baby name Carlene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-leen (IPA: /kɑrˈliːn/).
Carlene is English in Origin.
The baby name Carlene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-leen (IPA: /kɑrˈliːn/).
Carlene is English in Origin.
Carlene is an English feminine given name formed from Carl (ultimately from Old High German Karl, "free man") plus the -ene/-leen suffix used to create women’s names; it also overlaps with Caroline and Charlene, both related to Charles/Karl. Meaning centers on "free person" with a modern, softened ending.
The name arose in the early 20th century and found most of its use in the United States, fitting the mid-century taste for -lene/-leen forms like Darlene and Marlene, before declining after the 1970s. Common variants include Carleen, Karlene, Karleen, and Carline; related forms are Carla, Carlie/Carly, Caroline, and Charlene, though these differ slightly in nuance or formation. Nicknames can include Carlie/Carly and Lena. Carlene blends sturdy Germanic roots with an approachable, Americana feel, making it familiar yet uncommon today.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlene | Carter | June Carter Cash | television actor | ★★★★★ | Carl Smith | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1981 | #1 | — | 553 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #58 | 338 | 7,507 |
| JM | 0 | #59 | 29 | 3,714 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BR | 0 | #356 | 5 | 5,969 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #421 | 9 | 13,098 |
| France | Girls | 2010 | #422 | 3 | 3,152 |
| ZA | 0 | #430 | 18 | 14,421 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #467 | 5 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #567 | 7 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #576 | 11 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #775 | 168 | 12,708 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #961 | 181 | 25,928 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 8 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Carlene is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:
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