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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elena — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elen|Elenah
GreekGirl→ Stable

Elena

eh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#45
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#45
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 62
Peak rank
#45 in 2024
5yr change
+2 ranks
Birth frequency
12.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
2% boy · 98% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #45 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Elena

Popularity score: 62  ·  SSA Rank: #45

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
40
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
40
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek originClassicRomanticFeminine3-syllableLight/brightness meaningTimelessVery popularHistorical
Character
luminous elegancetimeless grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Elenas

eccentricthoughtfulcreativeunconventionalexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Elena is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #45 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +2 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#45 · common
Elena at a Glance
Meaning:Bright, shining light. From the Greek 'helios' (sun) or related to the concept of illumination and radiance.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Hellenic
Peak rank:#45 in 2024
5yr change:+2 ranks
Sex usage:2% boy · 98% girl
Notable bearers
Elena Ferrante
Italian novelist
Elena Kagan
U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Elena Delle Donne
Professional basketball player
Similar Sound
Eliana◈AlenaIlenaSelenaHeleneLena
Similar Style
IsabellaSophiaArabellaOpheliaVictoriaMargot
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elena
AlexanderJulian◈Gabriel◈DimitriSophieOliviaNoraIris
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Victoria
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Margot
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Elena illustration
Name Intelligence
Elena · Overview
Summary

Elena is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #45 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 17/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic · Regal character
Elena carries a soft, warm, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #45, you will likely encounter other Elenas. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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