Total births
461
Boys' name · since 1917
Eleno
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 461 babies named Eleno, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 461
- total births
- 1917–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
Eleno is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 461 have been recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Eleno has been recorded 461 times among boys since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2022.
- 461 total births
- 1917–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
461 boys have been named Eleno since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 461
- total births
- 1917–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Eleno was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
12 babies were named Eleno in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Eleno's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eleno's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eleno at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Eleno popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2022
- Peak year (1984)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Eleno by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Eleno's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Eleno births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s
1920s
67 births
- 1930s
1930s
27 births
- 1940s
1940s
59 births
- 1950s
1950s
38 births
- 1960s
1960s
34 births
- 1970s
1970s
46 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
66 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 67 births (15% of all-time use).
Eleno by state
Where Eleno concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 149 | 32.3% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 4.8% |
Texas share of Eleno's total US births 32.3%
Even split
149 of 461 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eleno? ▼
Eleno has been given to 461 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 12 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Eleno most popular? ▼
Eleno was most popular in the 1920s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Eleno most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eleno are Texas (149 births), California (22 births).
How long has the name Eleno been used? ▼
Records for Eleno go back to 1917, giving 106 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Eleno? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eleazar, Elex, Eleuterio, Eleanor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Eleno's data
- Eleno's decade-level peak was the 1920s (67 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Elenos (149 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Eleno
Nearby Names Like Eleno
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eleno
Eleazar Boy
#1147 6,151 births
Elex Boy
#9021 776 births
Eleuterio Boy
756 births
Eleanor Boy
#7795 645 births
Elery Boy
318 births
Compare Eleno side by side: Eleno vs Eleazar Eleno vs Elex Eleno vs Eleuterio
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1917–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eleno: Baby Name Since 1917 - 461 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eleno. 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 Eleno 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 June 2026.