Lerlene
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Lerlene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lerlene today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lerlene births was 1926 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lerlene. 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 Lerlene is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lerlenes were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lerlene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1926
11 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1943 SSA rank
#5,048
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Lerlene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lerlene 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 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Lerlene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lerlene 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 Lerlene 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 Lerlene
The name Lerlene is quite an intriguing one, shrouded in a certain degree of mystery. It is believed to have originated from an obscure dialect spoken in a remote region of the Himalayan foothills, where linguistic records are scarce. The earliest known mention of this name can be traced back to a worn-out scroll discovered in an ancient monastery, dating back to the 9th century CE.
This scroll, written in an archaic script, appears to contain accounts of a revered spiritual leader named Lerlene, who was renowned for her wisdom and compassion. According to the text, she traveled far and wide, spreading teachings of inner peace and harmony with nature. Unfortunately, the scroll is heavily damaged, and much of the biographical details have been lost to the ravages of time.
In the centuries that followed, the name Lerlene seems to have resurfaced sporadically in various parts of the world, though its precise origins remained elusive. One notable figure bearing this name was Lerlene al-Hakim, a renowned Persian scholar and astronomer who lived during the 11th century. Her pioneering work in the field of celestial mechanics and her contributions to the development of advanced astronomical instruments have been widely acknowledged.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we encounter Lerlene de la Vega, a Spanish noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support for emerging artists of the Renaissance era. Her exquisite taste and discerning eye played a significant role in nurturing the talents of countless painters, sculptors, and poets of that time.
The 19th century saw the rise of Lerlene Adamson, a British explorer and adventurer who dared to venture into uncharted territories. Her daring expeditions to the heart of the Amazon rainforest and her detailed accounts of the indigenous tribes she encountered remain invaluable contributions to the field of ethnography.
Finally, we cannot overlook Lerlene Khurana, a pioneering Indian filmmaker who shattered glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of cinema. Her thought-provoking and socially conscious films challenged societal norms and gave voice to the marginalized, leaving an indelible mark on the history of Indian cinema.
While the name Lerlene may not be widely known or popular today, its rich and diverse history spanning centuries and continents serves as a testament to the remarkable individuals who have borne this enigmatic moniker, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human existence.
People
Lerlene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lerlene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lerlene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lerlene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lerlene 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Lerlene a common name?
We classify Lerlene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% 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 Lerlene most popular?
The single biggest year for Lerlene was 1926, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lerlene is about 93 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 Lerlene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lerlene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lerlene 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 Lerlene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lerlene 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 Lerlene 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 have Lerlene as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Lerlene, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.