Helen
girl name#461 in 2025Helen entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1900, ranks #461 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#461
rank today
#2
peak (1900)
668
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #28 |
| 1890s | #6 |
| 1900s | #2 |
| 1910s | #2 |
| 1920s | #4 |
| 1930s | #10 |
| 1940s | #32 |
| 1950s | #78 |
| 1960s | #141 |
| 1970s | #233 |
| 1980s | #292 |
| 1990s | #330 |
| 2000s | #357 |
| 2010s | #417 |
| 2020s | #429 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Helen has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 223,000 people named Helen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Helen alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helen in 2025?
- Helen ranks #461 among US girl names in 2025, with 668 babies given the name.
- When was the name Helen most popular?
- Helen peaked in 1900, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Helen with classmates?
- Helen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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