Lene is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse female name "Ljufa," which means "beloved" or "lovely." The name was introduced into Denmark in the late Middle Ages, and it has been used sporadically in Norway and Sweden since then.
The name Lene became more popular during the 20th century. In Denmark, it reached its peak popularity between the 1930s and 1960s, and it was also commonly used in Norway and Sweden around that time. Today, Lene is considered a classic Danish name but is still used occasionally in other Scandinavian countries.
Some notable people named Lene include:
* Lene Marie Fleron (born 1947), a Norwegian actress
* Lene Nystrøm (born 1973), a Norwegian singer and member of the pop group Aqua
* Lene Knudsen (born 1980), a Danish handball player
The name Lene has also been used in literature, such as in the novel "Lene" by Danish author Tove Ditlevsen.
Based on the statistics provided, it appears that the name Lene has had varying popularity over the years in the United States. The highest number of births with the name Lene occurred in 1967, with a total of 13 babies named Lene born that year. This is the peak in popularity for the name during this period.
However, it's important to note that the overall number of births with the name Lene has been quite low and inconsistent throughout the years. For instance, there were no births recorded with the name Lene between 1965 and 1966, and again from 1972 to 1973.
The most recent data available shows that there were still some babies named Lene born in the United States as recently as 2013, with a total of five births recorded that year. Overall, between 1949 and 2013, there have been a total of 277 babies named Lene born in the United States.