Charlene is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #542 in 1998 with 50 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.9%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 5,783 girls born was named Charlene. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.