Free man; meadow
Shalene is a modern American elaboration of Sharlene, which is a feminine form of Charles. It combines the Germanic roots for 'free man' with the popular '-lene' suffix, often associated with the serenity of a meadow in modern usage.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shalene in 2025.
Olympic silver medalist and New York City Marathon champion
American actress known for the Divergent series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).