Garlene
Girl nameGarlene has been given to 71 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It peaked in 1940.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
71
Peak year
1940 (8 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1936
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Garlene — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Garlene.
Sibling name ideas for Garlene
Same era and popularity as Garlene, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Garlene?
Garlene has been given to 71 babies in the U.S. since 1936. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Garlene peak?
Garlene peaked in 1940, when 8 babies were given the name.
Is Garlene a girl or boy name?
Garlene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Garlene are girls).
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