Calena
girl name#11932 in 2025Calena entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #6371 in 1982, ranks #11932 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9010 |
| 1980s | #8976 |
| 1990s | #11686 |
| 2000s | #11044 |
| 2010s | #14222 |
| 2020s | #14144 |
Fashion outlook
Calena sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Calena today is about where Mindel stood in 2003 — 43 years past a #6390-sized peak. By 2018, Mindel had settled around #11403.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Calena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Calena alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Calena in 2025?
- Calena ranks #11932 among US girl names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Calena most popular?
- Calena peaked in 1982, reaching #6371 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Calena with classmates?
- Calena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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