girl's name
Elen
EL-en
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,749
Elen is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2000, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 58,551 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elen Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 133 |
| 2000s | 328 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 47 |
How Popular Is Elen?
In 2025, Elen was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Elen Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elen
- Pronunciation EL-en
Sibling Names for Elen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elen
How popular is the name Elen?
In 2025, Elen was given to 9 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Elen a girl's or a boy's name?
Elen is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elen?
Elen has 2 syllables.
When was Elen most popular?
Elen peaked in 2000, when 41 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Elen a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Elen currently ranks #3,033 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.