Halena
Every Halena since 1968 — 341 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Halena
Halena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,804 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 341 American babies have been named Halena. Its peak came in 2007, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Halena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Halena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,804 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,158 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,562 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,717 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,483 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,747 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,026 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,182 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,397 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,580 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,532 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,820 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,362 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,017 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,869 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,087 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,961 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,964 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,371 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,321 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,724 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,188 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,973 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,254 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,312 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,727 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,930 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Halena in 2025?
Halena ranked #13,804 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Halena?
341 babies have been named Halena in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Halena most popular?
Halena peaked in 2007, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Halena a boy or girl name?
Halena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Halena rising or falling?
Halena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.