Elena
5 countries#42 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
108,117 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #42 · peaked in 2025 with 4,842 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
24,696 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #48 · peaked in 2018 with 1,232 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8,074 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #129 · peaked in 2018 with 448 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,223 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #152 · peaked in 2017 with 394 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
629 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #116 · peaked in 2025 with 38 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
222 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #177 · peaked in 2017 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Elena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #187 | — |
| 2007 | #192 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #209 | ↓17 |
| 2009 | #195 | ↑14 |
| 2010 | #164 | ↑31 |
| 2011 | #160 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #139 | ↑21 |
| 2013 | #132 | ↑7 |
| 2014 | #121 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #106 | ↑15 |
| 2016 | #94 | ↑12 |
| 2017 | #68 | ↑26 |
| 2018 | #67 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #60 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #55 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #53 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #49 | ↑4 |
| 2023 | #47 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #46 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #42 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Elena
Is Elena a popular name?
Yes — Elena currently ranks #42 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Elena more common for boys or girls?
Elena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Elena most popular?
Elena peaked in 2025 in United States, with 4,842 recorded births that year.
Is Elena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Elena’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #628 in 1880 to #42 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Elena?
At least 140,887 babies have been recorded with the name Elena across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Elena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elena appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Elena include Madison, Abigail, Mila, Willow.
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