Ralene is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the French surname 'Rallé'. It was introduced as a female given name during the mid-20th century and has since been used sparsely but consistently throughout the United States. The name Ralene is composed of two elements: 'Ralle', which may be derived from Old French words like 'raler' meaning 'to howl' or 'ralle' meaning 'a type of bird', and 'ene', which could be associated with the French feminine suffix '-enne'. The name has a soft, melodic sound and offers an attractive alternative to more common names. It is often spelled in various ways such as Ralina, Ralien, or even Raleigh when used for males. However, its most popular spelling remains Ralene.
"The name Ralene experienced its peak popularity between the years of 1943 to 1964, with a noticeable spike in 1957 and again around 1961-1964. After the late 1960s, its usage began to decline steadily."