How Many People Are Named Shelena?
Complete statistics for the name Shelena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shelena, a very rare female name, is held by just 388 people in the US today, making up 1 in 851,380 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 21 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 404 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: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shelena Through the Generations
Shelena has seen its most significant presence in the late 20th century, particularly in 1976 when it reached its peak with 21 births. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, with the majority of those named Shelena being between 30 and 60 years old. This indicates a generation that embraced the name during its brief moment of popularity, creating a lasting legacy for Shelena in the decades that followed.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shelena's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shelena
How Many People Have the Name Shelena?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 388 people in the United States currently share the name Shelena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 851,380 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shelena a Common or Rare Name?
Shelena 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 Shelena Mean?
Shelena means "creative variant of Shelia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shelena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shelena Most Popular?
The name Shelena reached peak popularity in 1976, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Shelena?
Approximately 388 people named Shelena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 404. That works out to roughly 1 in 851,380 Americans.
Is Shelena a rare name?
Shelena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 851,380 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shelena mean?
Shelena means "creative variant of Shelia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shelena more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shelena are male and 100% are female.
When was Shelena most popular?
Shelena peaked in 1976 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.