Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elena.
National Rank (2025)
#42
All-Time Peak Rank
#42 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
108,013
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Elena Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Elena
According to SSA data, Elena achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 4,836 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 66.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 142 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elena scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+66.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,836Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
142Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:74
1890s:200
1900s:376
1910s:1,335
1920s:2,169
1930s:1,638
1940s:2,247
1950s:3,454
1960s:4,744
1970s:5,281
1980s:6,300
1990s:9,500
2000s:15,699
2010s:28,804
2020s:26,192
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-le-na
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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