Girl · #11,778 in 2026

Calene

Name: Popularity of the name Calene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Calene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,778

Peak Rank

#4,535 (1957)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1994

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#4535

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Calene

Calene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 8 Calenes were born — ranking #4,535 that year. As of 2026, Calene ranks #11,778 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 65 Calenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Calene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Calene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calene

What does the name Calene mean?

Calene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Calene in 2026?

In 2026, Calene ranks #11,778 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Calene most popular?

Calene reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #4,535 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Calene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Calene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Calene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Calene include Leatta, Merianne, Cathyrn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Calene

Calene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 65 births in the dataset. Calene's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #4,535. Use the chart and map above to compare Calene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.