Total births
403
Girls' name · since 1989
Zelena
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 403 babies named Zelena, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4079
- among girls today
- 403
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zelena is the #4079 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 403 recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Zelena recorded 403 times among girls since 1989, holding rank #4079 nationally today, ahead of 77% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #4079 among girls today
- 403 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zelena is currently the #4079 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 403 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4079
- among girls today
- 403
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Zelena vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4079
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Zelena was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
39 babies were named Zelena in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Zelena compares
403 Top 49% higher than 51% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zelena's all-time total is 5% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zelena | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 403 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zelena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zelena splits its recorded history at 2015: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1989 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zelena at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,079
Active since
1989
Zelena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Zelena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zelena's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Zelena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
187 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 187 births (46% of all-time use).
Zelena by state
Where Zelena concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 3.2% |
California share of Zelena's total US births 5.2%
Even split
21 of 403 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zelena? ▼
Zelena has been given to 403 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4079 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Zelena most popular? ▼
Zelena was most popular in the 2010s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Zelena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zelena are California (21 births), Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Zelena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zelena since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zelena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zelma, Zelda, Zella, Zelie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zelena's data
- Zelena's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (187 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zelenas (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zelena
Nearby Names Like Zelena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zelena
Zelma Girl
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Zelda Girl
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Zella Girl
#1840 13,369 births
Zelie Girl
#1822 1,264 births
Zelia Girl
#5447 1,177 births
Compare Zelena side by side: Zelena vs Zelma Zelena vs Zelda Zelena vs Zella
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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, 1989–2025 (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. "Zelena: #4079 Girls' Name - 403 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zelena. 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 Zelena 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.