Alene
Every Alene since 1883 — 8,753 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alene
Alene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,041 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 8,753 American babies have been named Alene. Its peak came in 1920, when 264 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,041 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,557 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,539 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,565 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,271 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,584 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,762 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,178 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #9,984 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,146 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,513 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #11,982 | — | — |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,288 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,138 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,801 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,538 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,398 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,111 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,539 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,464 | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,354 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,845 | — | — |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,539 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,838 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,746 | — | — |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,497 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,060 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,881 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,458 | — | — |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,613 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,143 | — | — |
| 1970 | 23 | #2,939 | — | — |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,031 | — | — |
| 1960 | 55 | #1,487 | — | — |
| 1955 | 80 | #1,112 | — | — |
| 1950 | 92 | #927 | — | — |
| 1945 | 100 | #749 | — | — |
| 1940 | 114 | #652 | — | — |
| 1935 | 150 | #525 | — | — |
| 1930 | 210 | #463 | — | — |
| 1925 | 221 | #463 | — | — |
| 1920 | 264 | #409 | — | — |
| 1915 | 204 | #425 | — | — |
| 1910 | 59 | #534 | — | — |
| 1905 | 30 | #642 | — | — |
| 1900 | 23 | #760 | — | — |
| 1895 | 20 | #703 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #872 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alene in 2025?
Alene ranked #15,041 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alene?
8,753 babies have been named Alene in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alene most popular?
Alene peaked in 1920, when 264 newborns received the name.
Is Alene a boy or girl name?
Alene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alene rising or falling?
Alene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.