Helly
girl nameHelly entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #15194 in 2023, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
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rank today
#15194
peak (2023)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #17504 |
| 2020s | #15244 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Helly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Helly is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Hellys are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helly in 2025?
- Helly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Helly most popular?
- Helly peaked in 2023, reaching #15194 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Helly with classmates?
- Helly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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