girl's name
Shelene
shuh-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 321
Shelene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 7 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 1970, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shelene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 7 |
How Popular Is Shelene?
In 1995, Shelene was given to 7 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 Shelene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelene
- English shuh-LEEN
Sibling Names for Shelene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelene
How popular is the name Shelene?
In 1995, Shelene was given to 7 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 Shelene a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelene?
Shelene has 2 syllables.
When was Shelene most popular?
Shelene peaked in 1970, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.