Aleane
From Greek origins, a feminine name meaning "light, shining".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Aleane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aleane today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aleane births was 1923 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aleane. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Aleane is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Aleanes were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aleane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1923
9 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1946 SSA rank
#4,424
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Aleane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aleane from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aleane by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aleane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aleane
The name Aleane is of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which means "noble" or "nobility." It is a variant of the more common name Alaine or Alaina, which emerged during the Middle Ages.
Aleane is believed to have first appeared in France during the 12th century, where it was initially used by noble families. The name gained popularity in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aleane can be found in a French manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a woman named Aleane de Montfort. However, there are no significant historical references or mentions of the name in major religious scriptures or ancient texts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aleane. One of the earliest recorded examples is Aleane de Louvain (1260 - 1321), a Flemish noblewoman and the wife of John I, Duke of Brabant. Another notable figure was Aleane de Tourville (1542 - 1603), a French aristocrat and courtier during the reign of Henry IV.
In the 17th century, Aleane de Montespan (1641 - 1707) was a prominent figure at the court of King Louis XIV of France. She served as one of the king's most famous mistresses and played a significant role in French politics and culture during that time.
Moving into the 19th century, Aleane de Sévigné (1801 - 1876) was a French writer and socialite known for her influential literary salons in Paris. She hosted many prominent writers and intellectuals of the era, including Victor Hugo and Honoré de Balzac.
Aleane de Vilmorin (1872 - 1945) was a renowned French horticulturist and botanist who contributed significantly to the development of new plant varieties and the preservation of rare species. She was also an accomplished writer and authored several books on gardening and horticulture.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Aleane throughout history, showcasing the name's longstanding presence and its association with French culture and nobility.
People
Aleane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aleane as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aleane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aleane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aleane going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Aleane a common name?
We classify Aleane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aleane most popular?
The single biggest year for Aleane was 1923, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aleane is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aleane in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aleane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aleane in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aleane still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aleane in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aleane can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Aleane?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.