Hulene
A girl's name with 32 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Hulene is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 32 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Hulene is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hulene is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, likely a variant of Helen or Helene, from the Greek Helene, meaning 'light' or 'torch.' The Hu- spelling may reflect a regional or phonetic variation encountered in certain American communities.
Hulene gives the classic Helen a distinctive written form while preserving its essential sound. Helen itself has been in continuous use since ancient Greece — borne by the mythological beauty whose face launched a thousand ships — and Hulene is a quietly personal take on that enduring name.
EtymologyShow more
Hulene's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1918, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Hulene has 32 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hulene has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | #5233 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 22 | #4097 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 5 | #5152 | — |
The Story of Hulene
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Hulene is a name steeped in history. Girls named Hulene are most likely born between 1918 and 1931.
How rare is Hulene?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hulene is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, peaked in the 1920s with 22 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1918–1946)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | #5233 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4655 |
| 1922 | 8 | #3811 |
| 1921 | 8 | #3824 |
| 1918 | 5 | #5152 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–1946