Eleny
Every Eleny since 1995 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eleny
Eleny is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,225 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 341 American babies have been named Eleny. Its peak came in 2016, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eleny stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eleny year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,225 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,711 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,611 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,960 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,916 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,731 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,809 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,175 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,673 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,377 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,849 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,315 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,939 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,322 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,010 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,576 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,880 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,398 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,106 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,058 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,137 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,232 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,114 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,032 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,098 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eleny in 2025?
Eleny ranked #7,225 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eleny?
341 babies have been named Eleny in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eleny most popular?
Eleny peaked in 2016, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Eleny a boy or girl name?
Eleny is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eleny rising or falling?
Eleny is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.