Helena
girl name#363 in 2025Helena entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #194 in 1881, ranks #363 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#363
rank today
#194
peak (1881)
841
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #218 |
| 1890s | #255 |
| 1900s | #304 |
| 1910s | #295 |
| 1920s | #373 |
| 1930s | #462 |
| 1940s | #531 |
| 1950s | #610 |
| 1960s | #654 |
| 1970s | #738 |
| 1980s | #831 |
| 1990s | #772 |
| 2000s | #572 |
| 2010s | #522 |
| 2020s | #455 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Helena has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 27,500 people named Helena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Helena alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helena in 2025?
- Helena ranks #363 among US girl names in 2025, with 841 babies given the name.
- When was the name Helena most popular?
- Helena peaked in 1881, reaching #194 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Helena with classmates?
- Helena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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