Wallene
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially related to French surnames.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Wallene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wallene today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wallene births was 1949 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wallene. 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 Wallene is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Wallenes were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wallene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1949
8 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1950 SSA rank
#4,724
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Wallene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wallene from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Wallene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wallene 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 Wallene 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 Wallene
The given name Wallene is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages. Derived from the Old High German word "walh," which referred to the Celts or Romans, and the suffix "-ene," meaning "little," the name Wallene can be loosely translated as "little foreigner" or "little stranger."
In the early medieval period, this name was primarily used in regions where Germanic tribes interacted with non-Germanic populations, such as in present-day France, Germany, and parts of Italy. It served as a descriptive term for individuals of Celtic or Roman descent, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the time.
While there are no definitive records of Wallene appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's roots can be traced back to the early Germanic languages, which were spoken and written by various tribes across Europe during the Migration Period (c. 300-800 AD).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wallene can be found in the Codex Augiensis, a 9th-century manuscript containing a collection of Germanic laws and customs. In this text, the name is mentioned in reference to a landowner or nobleman, though the exact details are obscured by the passage of time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Wallene, although their legacies have not been widely documented. One such figure was Wallene of Mainz (c. 1050-1120), a noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support of local monasteries in the Rhineland region of modern-day Germany.
Another notable bearer of the name was Wallene Boucicaut (c. 1370-1431), a French courtier and military leader who served under King Charles VI during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War. Her exploits on the battlefield and her loyalty to the French crown earned her a place in the annals of medieval history.
In the 16th century, Wallene Reutlinger (c. 1490-1558) was a German Renaissance scholar and humanist known for her contributions to the study of classical literature and her advocacy for women's education. Her writings and teachings influenced generations of scholars and intellectuals across Europe.
Moving forward in time, Wallene Cartwright (1815-1878) was an English author and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections, such as "Wildflowers" and "Echoes of the Heart," were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
Finally, Wallene Dumont (1892-1964) was a French-Canadian painter and sculptor whose works captured the essence of her native Quebec. Her vibrant landscapes and intricate sculptures showcased the beauty of the region's natural and cultural heritage, earning her a place among Canada's most renowned artists of the 20th century.
While the name Wallene may be relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich history and linguistic roots serve as a testament to the diversity and cultural exchange that have shaped the languages and traditions of Europe over the centuries.
People
Wallene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wallene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wallene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wallene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wallene 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Wallene a common name?
We classify Wallene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wallene most popular?
The single biggest year for Wallene was 1949, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wallene is about 75 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 Wallene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wallene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wallene 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 Wallene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wallene 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 Wallene 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 Wallene?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.