Ailene
- US rank
- #6,325
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #997 in 1926
18 babies were named Ailene in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,081 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ailene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 89,286 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ailene, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ailene would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAilene first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1926, when it ranked #997. Today it's #6,325, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAilene has climbed 2,081 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,325. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Ailene
Ailene is a girl name of Irish and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Ailene for girls from 1900 to 2025, in 117 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1926, when it ranked #997 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,325, with 18 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 | 54,083 girls |
| 1910s | 25 | 39,573 girls |
| 1920s | 37 | 26,702 girls |
| 1930s | 29 | 34,990 girls |
| 1940s | 12 | 82,850 girls |
| 1950s | 7.1 | 140,845 girls |
| 1960s | 6.3 | 160,000 girls |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 235,294 girls |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 306,748 girls |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 151,976 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,213 girls |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,167 girls |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 153,846 girls |
Other spellings of Ailene
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Ailene
What is the origin of the name Ailene?
Ailene has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Ailene a boy or girl name?
Ailene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ailene?
Ailene ranked #6,325 for US girls in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1926 (#997).