Yelena Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Yelena means 'bright, shining light'.
Meaning of the Name Yelena
Yelena is a Russian name derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'. It is a popular name in Russia and other Slavic countries, often associated with beauty and grace. The name has been used for centuries and has historical significance in Russian literature and folklore. Yelena is a feminine and elegant name with a timeless appeal.
Popularity of the Name Yelena
The popularity for the name Yelena peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 144 births, which ranked number 2,802 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Yelena had the most female births in 2022 with 144, which ranked number 1,500 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Yelena has increased sharply over the last ten years from 36 births to 144 births, an increase of 300.00%. Among females, Yelena has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 36 births to 144 births, an increase of 300.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yelena
- 20 Year Trend of Yelena: 396.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Yelena: 300.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Yelena: 300.00%
Popularity of Yelena by State
Among females, Yelena was most popular in Southwestern states with 35 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 28 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yelena. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 1020 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 1058 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yelena
- Total Births of Yelena: 165 (14.87%)
- Female Births of Yelena: 165 (14.87%)
Given the upward trend of Yelena over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.87% increase in total births, for a total of 165 births in 2024. For Females, births for Yelena have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 165 female births in 2024, an increase of 14.87%.