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Eleni
OriginGreek variation of Helen
Meaning"torch; shining light"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#1105
On Nameberry
About Eleni
Variation of Eleanor
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,438 | 158 | 88.4 |
| 2015 | #1,602 | 134 | 75.1 |
| 2016 | #1,426 | 162 | 91.4 |
| 2017 | #1,572 | 139 | 80.5 |
| 2018 | #1,741 | 118 | 69.4 |
| 2019 | #1,379 | 163 | 97.1 |
| 2020 | #1,451 | 149 | 92.2 |
| 2021 | #1,322 | 170 | 103.6 |
| 2022 | #1,280 | 187 | 114 |
| 2023 | #1,134 | 214 | 133.4 |
| 2024 | #1,003 | 255 | 157.4 |
| 2025 | #1,038 | 240 | 149.3 |
World rankings
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