Elen
Girl nameElen has been given to 409 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Elen.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
409
Peak year
2022 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1911
10-year trend
▲ +14%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Elen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elen.
Sibling name ideas for Elen
Same era and popularity as Elen, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Elen?
Elen has been given to 409 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Elen peak?
Elen peaked in 2022, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Elen a girl or boy name?
Elen is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Elen are girls).
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