Ailene comes from the Irish / Greek tradition, meaning Light, bright.
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How popular is Ailene?
1926peak year
Ailene's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Ailene is a rare name in U.S. records with about 11 babies named Ailene each year. At its height in 1926, Ailene reached #997 nationally — 56 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. In all, around 2,179 babies have been registered as Ailene since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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