Salena
Every Salena since 1889 — 5,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salena
Salena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,763 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 5,163 American babies have been named Salena. Its peak came in 1995, when 197 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Salena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,763 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,895 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,985 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,238 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,637 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,820 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,588 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,589 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,135 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,106 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,477 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,146 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,142 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,353 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,544 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,245 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,961 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,153 |
| 2007 | 58 | #3,044 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,082 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,521 |
| 2004 | 80 | #2,227 |
| 2003 | 87 | #2,060 |
| 2002 | 73 | #2,260 |
| 2001 | 102 | #1,761 |
| 2000 | 109 | #1,629 |
| 1995 | 197 | #959 |
| 1990 | 112 | #1,420 |
| 1985 | 80 | #1,533 |
| 1980 | 80 | #1,500 |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,514 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,733 |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,946 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,498 |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,537 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,912 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,136 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,375 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,099 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,413 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Salena in 2025?
Salena ranked #10,763 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salena?
5,163 babies have been named Salena in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salena most popular?
Salena peaked in 1995, when 197 newborns received the name.
Is Salena a boy or girl name?
Salena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Salena rising or falling?
Salena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.