Total births
145
Girls' name · since 1962
Silena
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 145 babies named Silena, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 145
- total births
- 1962–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Silena is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 145 have been recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Silena has been recorded 145 times among girls since 1962, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 1997.
- 145 total births
- 1962–1997 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
145 girls have been named Silena since 1962, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1997.
- 145
- total births
- 1962–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Silena was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
13 babies were named Silena in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Silena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Silena's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Silena at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Silena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–1997
- Peak year (1978)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Silena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Silena's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Silena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
61 births
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 61 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Silena? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 145 babies named Silena. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 13 births.
When was Silena most popular? ▼
Silena was most popular in the 1970s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Silena been used? ▼
Records for Silena go back to 1962, giving 36 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Silena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Silvia, Silvana, Silver, Silva, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Silena's data
- Silena's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (61 total births) through the 1990s (44) -- 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 Silena
Nearby Names Like Silena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Silena
Silvia Girl
#1162 21,272 births
Silvana Girl
#3412 2,420 births
Silver Girl
#3341 1,749 births
Silva Girl
901 births
Sila Girl
#5510 510 births
Compare Silena side by side: Silena vs Silvia Silena vs Silvana Silena vs Silver
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1962–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Silena: Baby Name Since 1962 - 145 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/silena. 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 Silena 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.