Girls name · California
Elena in California
Elena was the 21st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 809 babies named Elena that year. Since 1911, California families have named 19,425 babies Elena.
Popularity over time
Elena in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 9 | 157th |
| 1930 | 32 | 204th |
| 1946 | 27 | 390th |
| 1962 | 83 | 346th |
| 1977 | 142 | 211th |
| 1993 | 191 | 241st |
| 2009 | 292 | 147th |
| 2025 | 809 | 21st |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 157th in 1911 to 21st in 2025.
The most babies named Elena in California in a single year was 809, in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2024.
Across the country, Elena reached its best rank of 14th in New Mexico (2025). See Elena in every state →
How popular is Elena in California?
Elena was the 21st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 809 babies named Elena that year. Since 1911, California families have named 19,425 babies Elena.
How many babies are named Elena in California?
In 2025, 809 babies were named Elena in California. The most babies named Elena in California in a single year was 809, in 2025.
What is the rank of Elena in California?
Elena ranked 21st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among girls names in 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.