Girl · #3,910 in 2026

Wilene

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

Current Rank

#3,910

Peak Rank

#2,113 (1938)

Total Babies

161

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1925

First Year

1956

Last Year

1938

Peak Year

#2113

Peak Rank

161

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Wilene

Wilene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1925, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1938, when 15 Wilenes were born — ranking #2,113 that year. As of 2026, Wilene ranks #3,910 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 161 Wilenes 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

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Names that sound like Wilene

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

Willene
Willin
Willen
Whelan
Wellen
Wlan
Willing
Willy
Willie
Woolen
Woollen
Waylon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilene

What does the name Wilene mean?

Wilene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1925. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Wilene in 2026?

In 2026, Wilene ranks #3,910 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Wilene most popular?

Wilene reached its peak popularity in 1938, ranking #2,113 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Wilene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Wilene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wilene include Melannie, Katiria, Bobbette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wilene

Wilene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 161 births in the dataset. Wilene's peak popularity came in 1938 when it ranked #2,113. Use the chart and map above to compare Wilene'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.