Total births
49
Girls' name · since 1916
Eleene
Eleene has 49 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 49
- total births
- 1916–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
49 girls have been named Eleene since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Eleene recorded 49 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1937.
- 49 total births
- 1916–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
49 girls have been named Eleene since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 49
- total births
- 1916–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Eleene was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
8 babies were named Eleene in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Eleene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Eleene's full recorded timeline at 1924, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1919, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Eleene at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Eleene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1937
- Peak year (1921)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Eleene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eleene's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Eleene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
24 births
- 1930s
1930s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 24 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eleene? ▼
49 babies have been named Eleene since 1916. It was last recorded in 1937. The peak year was 1921 with 8 births.
When was Eleene most popular? ▼
Eleene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Eleene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eleene since 1916 -- 22 years through the most recent 1937 data.
What names are similar to Eleene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eleanor, Elena, Eleanore, Eleanora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eleene's data
- Eleene's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1930s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Eleene
Nearby Names Like Eleene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eleene
Eleanor Girl
#14 336,678 births
Elena Girl
#46 108,013 births
Eleanore Girl
#1510 18,724 births
Eleanora Girl
#887 8,322 births
Eleni Girl
#1005 6,822 births
Compare Eleene side by side: Eleene vs Eleanor Eleene vs Elena Eleene vs Eleanore
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1937 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eleene: Baby Name Since 1916 - 49 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eleene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eleene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.