Carlena

Girl name

Carlena has been given to 1,426 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It peaked in 1975. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Carlena.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,426

Peak year

1975 (42 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1910

10-year trend

▼ -27%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Carlena — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Carlenegirl

15,225 babies since 1895

Marlenagirl

11,321 babies since 1925

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FAQ

How popular is the name Carlena?

Carlena has been given to 1,426 babies in the U.S. since 1910. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carlena peak?

Carlena peaked in 1975, when 42 babies were given the name.

Is Carlena a girl or boy name?

Carlena is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carlena are girls).

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