girl's name
Girlene
zheer-LEH-nee (Portuguese)
- Origin Portuguese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 29
Girlene is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 5 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.
- Girlene is a name of Portuguese origin.
- Peaked in 1937, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1926.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Girlene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Girlene?
In 1942, Girlene was given to 5 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 Girlene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Girlene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Girlene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Girlene
- Portuguese zheer-LEH-nee
Sibling Names for Girlene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Girlene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Girlene
How popular is the name Girlene?
In 1942, Girlene was given to 5 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 Girlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Girlene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Girlene?
Girlene has 3 syllables.
When was Girlene most popular?
Girlene peaked in 1937, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.