Helyn
girl nameHelyn entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #879 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#879
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1382 |
| 1900s | #1415 |
| 1910s | #1033 |
| 1920s | #1374 |
| 1930s | #2823 |
| 1940s | #3289 |
| 1950s | #4708 |
| 1960s | #6360 |
| 2000s | #14549 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Helyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Helyn alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helyn in 2025?
- Helyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Helyn most popular?
- Helyn peaked in 1917, reaching #879 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Helyn with classmates?
- Helyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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