Alliene
Alliene is a feminine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Alliene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alliene today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alliene births was 1921 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alliene. 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 Alliene is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Allienes were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alliene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1921
26 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1959 SSA rank
#6,259
Tracked since 1902
Popularity
Alliene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alliene from the 1900s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 104 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
Alliene 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 Alliene 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 Alliene
The given name Alliene is believed to have originated from the Old French language, emerging sometime in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be a feminine variation of the name Alain or Alan, derived from the Breton name Alen, which means "little rock" or "handsome." The name Alliene may have been influenced by the French word "alien," meaning "other" or "foreign," possibly reflecting its origins as a name adopted from another culture or language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alliene can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," written around the late 11th century. The poem mentions a character named Alliene, though details about this individual are scarce. Over the centuries, the name Alliene remained relatively uncommon, with few notable historical figures bearing this name.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Alliene was Alliene Ghistelens, a Flemish nun and mystic who lived in the 15th century. She is remembered for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Catholic faith. Another early bearer of the name was Alliene de Champagne, a French noblewoman who lived during the 14th century and was known for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War.
In the 16th century, there was an English woman named Alliene Neville, who was a prominent figure in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. She served as a lady-in-waiting to the Queen and was renowned for her intelligence and wit.
Moving into the 17th century, Alliene de Vere was a French philosopher and writer who explored topics such as metaphysics and the nature of the soul. Her works were influential during the Enlightenment period.
In the 19th century, Alliene Morley was an American author and activist who campaigned for women's rights and the abolition of slavery. She published several novels and essays advocating for social reform.
While the name Alliene has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a diverse range of individuals from various backgrounds and time periods. The name's origins in Old French and its connection to the Breton language contribute to its unique and intriguing history.
People
Alliene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alliene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alliene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alliene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alliene 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Alliene a common name?
We classify Alliene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 283 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alliene most popular?
The single biggest year for Alliene was 1921, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alliene is about 83 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 Alliene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alliene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alliene 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 Alliene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alliene 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 Alliene 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 people are called Alliene?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.