girl's name
Erlene
er-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,332
Erlene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1988 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1930, when 74 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1903.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Erlene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 287 |
| 1920s | 557 |
| 1930s | 578 |
| 1940s | 420 |
| 1950s | 282 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 43 |
How Popular Is Erlene?
In 1988, Erlene was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Erlene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Erlene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Erlene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Erlene
- English er-LEEN
Sibling Names for Erlene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Erlene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Erlene
How popular is the name Erlene?
In 1988, Erlene was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Erlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Erlene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Erlene?
Erlene has 2 syllables.
When was Erlene most popular?
Erlene peaked in 1930, when 74 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.