Helen

Rank 421st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Helen was 421st most popular baby name for girls and 848th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 747 babies were named Helen in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,505 babies in the United States were named Helen. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Helen is around 60 to 69 years old.

The name "Helen" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Helen include Nell and Nellie.

Helen Meaning & Origin

Helen is a classic name of Greek origin that means "bright, shining light", often evoking the image of Helen of Troy, whose beauty was renowned in ancient mythology.

The name Helen is described as intellectual, graceful and courageous.

Pronunciation

Helen is pronounced he-len in English. The name Helen has 5 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Helen

The name Helen was shared by a significant character in Greek mythology - Helen of Troy - who was considered the most beautiful woman in the world.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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