How Many People Are Named Olena?
Complete statistics for the name Olena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Olena is a rare Slavic name, with only 495 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 666,537 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 2024 with 34 births, but it's still considered very rare and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 898 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Olena Through the Generations
Olena has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations, despite a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. With 495 living individuals in the US, the name's distribution shows a notable skew towards older demographics, with 54% of people named Olena being over 60. This unique blend of modern appeal and older generation presence makes Olena stand out in name trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Olena's Slavic roots
📄 About the Name Olena
How Many People Have the Name Olena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Olena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Olena a Common or Rare Name?
Olena 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.
What Does the Name Olena Mean?
Olena means "Slavic origin, meaning 'light'" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Olena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Olena Most Popular?
The name Olena reached peak popularity in 2024, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Olena?
Approximately 255 people named Olena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 255. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,299,801 Americans.
Is Olena a rare name?
Olena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,299,801 Americans has this name.
What does the name Olena mean?
Olena means "Slavic origin, meaning 'light'" and comes from Slavic origins.
Is Olena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Olena are male and 100% are female.
When was Olena most popular?
Olena peaked in 2024 with 34 births that year. Current trend: 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.