How Many People Are Named Jelena?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jelena
Very Rare
1,607
Estimated People
1 in 205,352
1 in X Americans
2017
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
1,607 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 22

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 145
Florida 63
Illinois 54
Louisiana 5
Michigan 5
North Carolina 5
New Jersey 5
New York 49
Texas 95
Wisconsin 6
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jelena

How Many People Have the Name Jelena in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,607 people in the United States currently share the name Jelena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 205,352 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 guide.

Is Jelena a Common or Rare Name?

Jelena 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 Jelena Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Jelena Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jelena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Jelena 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 Jelena Most Popular?

The name Jelena reached peak popularity in 2017, with 68 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jelena Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jelena 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 Jelena?

Approximately 1,607 people in the United States share the name Jelena, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jelena a rare name?

Jelena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 205,352 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jelena mean?

The meaning and origin of Jelena 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 Jelena more male or female?

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

When was Jelena most popular?

The name Jelena reached its peak in 2017, with 68 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 People1,607
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 205,352
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2017
Male %0%
Female %100%

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