Girls name · Illinois
Elena in Illinois
Elena was the 26th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 206 babies named Elena that year. Since 1925, Illinois families have named 4,727 babies Elena.
Popularity over time
Elena in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 | 585th |
| 1948 | 6 | 738th |
| 1961 | 20 | 496th |
| 1974 | 28 | 383rd |
| 1987 | 25 | 407th |
| 2000 | 72 | 201st |
| 2012 | 101 | 127th |
| 2025 | 206 | 26th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 585th in 1925 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named Elena in Illinois in a single year was 206, in 2025. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 2025.
Across the country, Elena reached its best rank of 14th in New Mexico (2025). See Elena in every state →
How popular is Elena in Illinois?
Elena was the 26th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 206 babies named Elena that year. Since 1925, Illinois families have named 4,727 babies Elena.
How many babies are named Elena in Illinois?
In 2025, 206 babies were named Elena in Illinois. The most babies named Elena in Illinois in a single year was 206, in 2025.
What is the rank of Elena in Illinois?
Elena ranked 26th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 2025.
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.