Nadene
Nadene was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked 1122nd; the most babies were born in 1930 (43). More babies were named Nadene in the 1930s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Nadine) from Nadia; "hope" · French, Russian
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedgirls
- Babies in 2025
- 0girls
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a girl’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 193043 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,895babies recorded
What does the name Nadene mean?
Nadene is a spelling of Nadine, pronounced the same way, so it shares Nadine's meaning and origin.
Nadine is a French elaboration of Nadia, which was the French spelling of the Russian pet name Nadya. Nadya is short for Nadezhda, "hope", a Russian virtue name. The French form spread into English in the early 20th century. Wikipedia notes that Nadine is also used in Arabic-speaking communities, where it is linked to a different word. It was most popular in the US in the 1930s to 1950s.
Надя (Russian, “Nadya, pet form of Nadezhda”)надежда (Russian, “hope”)
How sure is this? Well established. Wikipedia mentions an Arabic use of the name without giving a documented etymology; that use is not covered here.
Related names: Nadia, Nadya, Nadezhda, Nadene.
See also: Slavic names, virtue names.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Nadine', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation)
- Wiktionary, entry 'Nadia', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation)
- Wikipedia, 'Nadine (given name)', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
Nadene popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies (girls) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1980 | #7,882 | 8 |
| 1970 | #2,750 | 26 |
| 1960 | #2,231 | 28 |
| 1950 | #1,987 | 24 |
| 1940 | #1,433 | 29 |
| 1930 | #1,139 | 43 |
| 1920 | #1,501 | 30 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Nadene, counting every spelling?
Nadene is a spelling of Nadine, a name family that ranked #1,429 for girls in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 136 girls in 2025.
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Nadene?
About 900 people born in the US named Nadene are alive today, with a median age of 66; half are between 55 and 77. That makes Nadene a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Nadene by state
How common Nadene was among girls born in each state in 1928–1932, around its peak. In 45 states fewer than five girls a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Nadene: their share of US girls followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Nadene, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Nadene
What does Nadene mean?
Nadene is a spelling of Nadine, which means “from Nadia; "hope"” (French, Russian origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Nadene?
Nadene was not among the names given to 5 or more girls in 2025. Its best year was 1938, when it ranked 1122nd; the most babies were born in 1930 (43). More babies were named Nadene in the 1930s than in any other decade.
Is Nadene a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a girl’s name given the name Nadene in the US.
Where was Nadene most popular?
In 1928–1932, Nadene was most common in Colorado (0.15 per 1,000 girls), followed by Oklahoma and Kentucky.