How Many People Are Named Alena?

Complete statistics for the name Alena in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Alena
Very Rare
15,613
Estimated People
1 in 21,136
1 in X Americans
2015
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
15,613 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 26

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 99
Arkansas 17
Arizona 334
California 2,128
Colorado 242
Connecticut 72
Florida 677
Georgia 340
Hawaii 51
Iowa 71
Idaho 24
Illinois 520
Indiana 262
Kansas 59
Kentucky 79
Louisiana 73
Massachusetts 134
Maryland 178
Michigan 604
Minnesota 228
Missouri 213
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 315
Nebraska 22
New Jersey 272
New Mexico 20
Nevada 98
New York 737
Ohio 561
Oklahoma 79
Oregon 167
Pennsylvania 583
South Carolina 75
Tennessee 176
Texas 1,182
Utah 77
Virginia 286
Washington 418
Wisconsin 183
West Virginia 16
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Alena

How Many People Have the Name Alena in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,613 people in the United States currently share the name Alena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,136 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Alena a Common or Rare Name?

Alena is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Alena Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Alena are covered in full on the Alena name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Alena Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Alena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Alena is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Alena Most Popular?

The name Alena reached peak popularity in 2015, with 499 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Alena Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Alena across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alena?

Approximately 15,613 people in the United States share the name Alena, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Alena a rare name?

Alena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,136 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alena mean?

The meaning and origin of Alena is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Alena more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alena are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Alena most popular?

The name Alena reached its peak in 2015, with 499 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People15,613
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 21,136
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2015
Male %0%
Female %100%

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