Herlene is a unique and beautiful feminine given name of Filipino origin, meaning "light" or "shine". It consists of five letters: H-e-r-l-e-n-e. Spelling variations are rare but can include Herlenne or Herlinne. Herlene gained popularity in the Philippines during the late 20th century and is still widely used today. It's often associated with Filipino culture and heritage. People named Herlene might also be referred to as Lene for short, though this nickname is less common than other diminutives like Len or Lena used for names like Helen or Jennifer.
"Herlene saw its peak popularity with eight births recorded in both 1921 and 1950. However, by 1957, the name's usage had decreased to six births. Overall, there were thirty-four babies named Herlene across these years."