Girl · #5,377 in 2026

Herlene

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

Current Rank

#5,377

Peak Rank

#3,666 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1957

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#3666

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Herlene

Herlene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 8 Herlenes were born — ranking #3,666 that year. As of 2026, Herlene ranks #5,377 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Herlenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Herlene

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

Hurling
Hurley
Helene
Hurly
Hellene
Herling
Herlong
Hirling
Arlene
Arleen
Shirleen
Shirlene

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Herlene

What does the name Herlene mean?

Herlene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Herlene in 2026?

In 2026, Herlene ranks #5,377 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Herlene most popular?

Herlene reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,666 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Herlene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Herlene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Herlene include Lolla, Parrie, Octava. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Herlene

Herlene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Herlene's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,666. Use the chart and map above to compare Herlene'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.