Helaine
girl nameHelaine entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #870 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#870
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2208 |
| 1910s | #3004 |
| 1920s | #2695 |
| 1930s | #1880 |
| 1940s | #1200 |
| 1950s | #1652 |
| 1960s | #2152 |
| 1970s | #6107 |
| 1980s | #9580 |
| 1990s | #12628 |
| 2000s | #15405 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Helaine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Helaine alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helaine in 2025?
- Helaine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Helaine most popular?
- Helaine peaked in 1938, reaching #870 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Helaine with classmates?
- Helaine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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