It's not bad but it seems a bit 50s, maybe because I immediately want to put it in a group with
Darlene and
Maureen.
Carlene looks better to me. I do think it is a bit country-ish but that's not necessarily a bad thing, it depends on what you like. But when I imagine a
Carlene I see her in the countryside and not in New
York, it's just not a very urban name if that makes sense.
Jolene seems to be making a comeback and I do think that -een and -ene names will come back into style soon, especially
Maxine,
Jolene and
Marlene. There is also
Kalina if you like similar names.