Helen

girl

HEH-lehn

“Bright light; torch”

🌍 Greek📊 #868 nationally+5%

Popularity Over Time

Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)

The Story

Helen ranked #868 nationally with 726 births in the most recent SSA data. 📉 Declining trend: -3% vs the previous decade.

Names That Vibe With Helen

Theodore

Greek

#10

George

Greek

#222

Cora

Greek

#254

Leon

Greek

#259

Georgia

Greek

#269

Margaret

Greek

#285

Peter

Greek

#363

Timothy

Greek

#399

Helen Appears in These Lists

🧸

Vintage Revival

Old-fashioned names making a stunning comeback. Think grandparent-chic meets modern cool.

💫

Short & Sweet

Punchy names with 3–5 letters that pack a wallop. Easy to spell, impossible to forget.

🏛️

Greek & Latin

Ancient names with classical gravitas. From philosophers to gods, these names carry weight.

🌸

Cottagecore

Soft, pastoral names that evoke wildflower meadows and country lanes. Cozy meets charming.

Helen

Popularity Over Time

The Story

Names That Vibe With Helen

Helen Appears in These Lists

Tags