Total births
795
Girls' name · since 1898
Aleene
Aleene has 795 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 795
- total births
- 1898–2013
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Aleene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 795 have been recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Aleene recorded 795 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 2013.
- 795 total births
- 1898–2013 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
795 girls have been named Aleene since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2013.
- 795
- total births
- 1898–2013
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Aleene was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
48 babies were named Aleene in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Aleene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aleene splits its recorded history at 1930: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aleene at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Aleene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–2013
- Peak year (1917)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 116 years of records
Aleene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Aleene's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Aleene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 35
1900s
35 births
- 1910s
1910s
234 births
- 1920s
1920s
280 births
- 1930s
1930s
137 births
- 1940s 68
1940s
68 births
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 280 births (35% of all-time use).
How Aleene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aleene's total volume
Aleene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aleene by state
Where Aleene concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 39 | 4.9% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 17 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Aleene's total US births 4.9%
Even split
39 of 795 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aleene? ▼
Since 1898, Social Security records show 795 babies named Aleene. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 48 births.
When was Aleene most popular? ▼
Aleene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Aleene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aleene are Texas (39 births), Kentucky (17 births), Oklahoma (11 births).
How long has the name Aleene been used? ▼
Records for Aleene go back to 1898, giving 116 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Aleene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aleene's data
- Aleene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Aleenes (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aleene
Nearby Names Like Aleene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aleene
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Aleene side by side: Aleene vs Alexis Aleene vs Alexandra Aleene vs Alexa
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1898–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aleene: Baby Name Since 1898 - 795 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aleene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aleene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.