How Many People Are Named Elene?

Complete statistics for the name Elene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elene
Very Rare
Greek

Elene is a very rare female name, with only 640 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 515,239 Americans. The majority of those named Elene are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~640
Living in US
1 in 515,239
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Gracious Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

39,424
Worldwide Bearers
#22,465
Global Rank
🇬🇪 Georgia
18,123
🇨🇩 DR Congo
10,463
🇺🇸 United States
1,417
🇪🇸 Spain
1,292
🇧🇯 Benin
1,261
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,047
🇬🇪 Abkhazia
824
🇧🇷 Brazil
797
🇭🇹 Haiti
733
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
400

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
640 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 73
197
Would be under 30 (16%)
187
Would be 30–60 (15%)
877
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 1,261 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
21
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elene Through the Generations

Elene has seen its highest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1922 with 37 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a slow but steady rise, becoming a classic, old-school choice. With an estimated 640 living individuals named Elene in the US, the name's current bearer count reflects a significant portion of people over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 33
California 11
Alabama 5
Georgia 5
Texas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Elene

Elene is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Helene.…

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✨ Similar Names to Elene

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elene's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Elene

How Many People Have the Name Elene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 640 people in the United States currently share the name Elene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 515,239 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elene a Common or Rare Name?

Elene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Elene Most Popular?

The name Elene reached peak popularity in 1922, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elene?

Approximately 640 people named Elene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,261. That works out to roughly 1 in 515,239 Americans.

Is Elene a rare name?

Elene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 515,239 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elene mean?

The meaning and origin of Elene are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Elene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elene are male and 100% are female.

When was Elene most popular?

Elene peaked in 1922 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US640
All-Time Births1,261
1 in X1 in 515,239
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age73
Peak Year1922
World Rank#22,465
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.