Is Elena a popular name?

Elena reached a best rank of #42 in 2025 and has charted in 10 years.

Where does Elena rank now?

In the most recent data (2025), Elena ranks #42.

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #42 (2025) · ranked in 10 years

With a peak of #42 in 2025, Elena appeared in the rankings across 2016-2025.

It climbed from #94 in 2016 to #42 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Elena at #42.

At its peak year of 2025, Elena was given to 4,836 newborns.

Elena was most popular around 2025, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Names similar to Elena include Emma, Ethan, Elijah, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Is Elena a popular name?: Elena reached a best rank of #42 in 2025 and has charted in 10 years.
Where does Elena rank now?: In the most recent data (2025), Elena ranks #42.
Is Elena a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Elena most popular?: Elena peaked around 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)