Holding steady.
Popularity of Eleno since 1917
Babies named Eleno per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1984, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eleno's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Eleno is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, with first recorded usage in 1917 and a peak in 1926, when it was given to a handful of boys. Since then, its trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. The name's origin is uncertain, possibly a Spanish or Italian masculinization of Elena. Although Eleno lacks a clear etymology or notable bearers, it offers a distinctive sound for parents drawn to uncommon names with a Latin flair.
Eleno is a rare given name, likely a masculine form of Elena, which derives from the Greek Helene, of uncertain etymology but often associated with 'light' or 'torch'. The name appears sporadically in Spanish and Italian records. Its peak usage in the United States occurred in the 1920s, with a few recorded births in the early 20th century, after which it fell out of common use.
Sibling names for Eleno
Names that share Eleno's style, for a brother or sister.
