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How Many People Are Named Elena?
Estimated people named Elena living in the U.S. today
93,335
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 103,247
- Peak year: 2024 (4,567 births)
- Estimated living today: 93,335
Elena by age group — who carries the name today?
Elena popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Elena
Elena has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 103,247 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 93,335 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,662 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Elenas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Elena in the US?
An estimated 93,335 people named Elena are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Elena rare — about 1 in 3,662 Americans.
Is Elena a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Elena is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Elena most popular?
Elena peaked in 2024, when 4,567 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Elena?
Elena ranks #574 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).