Elena
Peaked at #45 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Elena has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Elena — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#45
in 2024
Current rank
#45
in 2024
Years tracked
143
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Elena reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #45 nationally with 4,567 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #121 (2014) to #45 (2024) — a 63% improvement.
As of 2024, Elena ranks #45 nationally for girls, with 4,567 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #45 | 4,567 |
| 2023 | #47 | 4,276 |
| 2022 | #49 | 4,289 |
| 2021 | #53 | 4,279 |
| 2020 | #55 | 3,926 |
| 2019 | #60 | 3,948 |
| 2018 | #67 | 3,776 |
| 2017 | #68 | 3,881 |
Elena — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3168
in 1932
Last ranked
#12835
in 2017
Years tracked
15
1932–2017
Trend
Falling
Elena was already at its most popular for boys in 1932 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3168), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Elena hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2017, when it stood at #12835.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #12,835 | 5 |
| 2005 | #10,476 | 6 |
| 2004 | #9,210 | 7 |
| 1994 | #7,196 | 7 |
| 1993 | #9,159 | 5 |
| 1990 | #8,511 | 5 |
| 1989 | #4,347 | 12 |
| 1988 | #5,955 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Elena most popular?
Elena was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #45 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Elena becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Elena?
At least 103,247 babies have been recorded with the name Elena in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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