Alleene
A feminine given name derived from the French word "aillant", meaning "walking" or "going".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Alleene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alleene today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alleene births was 1918 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alleene. 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 Alleene is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Alleenes were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alleene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1918
13 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1936 SSA rank
#3,707
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Alleene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alleene from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alleene 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 Alleene 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 Alleene
The name Alleene finds its origins in the French language, derived from the Germanic root "Adal," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of France and parts of England that were under French influence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alleene can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in medieval French literature and chronicles. The name was often associated with individuals from noble or wealthy families, reflecting its connection to aristocratic lineage.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alleene gained further recognition and was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Alleene de Montfort, a French noblewoman born in 1478, who played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of her time.
In the 16th century, Alleene Boleyn, a cousin of the famous Anne Boleyn, was a prominent figure at the court of King Henry VIII. She served as a lady-in-waiting to several English queens and was known for her intelligence and wit.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Alleene de Valois, born in 1567, a French princess and the daughter of King Henry III. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the cultural sphere of her era.
In the 17th century, Alleene Descartes, a philosopher and mathematician, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and science. Born in 1596, she is remembered for her groundbreaking work on analytical geometry and her philosophical writings on the nature of reality and knowledge.
Transitioning to the 18th century, Alleene Montague was a prominent English courtier and socialite. Born in 1712, she was known for her wit, charm, and influential social circle, which included some of the most prominent figures of the time.
While the name Alleene has its roots in French and English history, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence that have shaped the evolution of names across different societies.
People
Alleene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alleene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alleene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alleene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alleene 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Alleene a common name?
We classify Alleene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 93 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alleene most popular?
The single biggest year for Alleene was 1918, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alleene is about 89 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 Alleene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alleene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alleene 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 Alleene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alleene 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 Alleene 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 many Americans are named Alleene?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.