FIRST NAME
Elena
Elena is the 249th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 114,377 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 163 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #249 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
92,023
living · #412
2020 CENSUS
114,377
living · #249
BABIES NAMED ELENA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20255K
As a female name, Elena peaked in 2025, when 4,836 babies were named Elena (the #42 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #18,431 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
163
living · #18,431
BABIES NAMED ELENA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1932–2025
20256
As a male name, Elena peaked in 1989, when 12 babies were named Elena (the #4348 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)