The baby name Ellene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlən/ (ELL-en),/ɛˈliːn/ (eh-LEEN) — less common.
Ellene is English in Origin.
The baby name Ellene is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛlən/ (ELL-en),/ɛˈliːn/ (eh-LEEN) — less common.
Ellene is English in Origin.
Ellene is a rare English given name, a variant spelling that bridges Ellen and Helene, both from Greek Helene. The root is usually linked to helene "torch" or hele "brightness," giving the sense of "light, shining one"; a link to Selene "moon" is sometimes suggested. The final -e recalls Old English Elene, title of Cynewulf’s poem about St. Helena.
Found sporadically in British and North American records since the late 19th century, Ellene has remained uncommon, appearing alongside revivals of Ellen/Helene rather than as a separate trend. International cognates include Helen, Helena, Helene, and Elena; related offshoots are Elaine, Eileen, and Aileen. Diminutives range from Ellie and Elle to Nell/Nellie and Lena. Ellene offers a slightly ornate twist on a classic, preserving the name’s luminous meaning while feeling distinctive.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | Girls | 0 | #106 | 3 | 1,564 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #914 | 5 | 9,202 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ellene is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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