Helen: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright shining light of beauty and wisdom.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #424
- Peak
- #2 in 1900
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Helen Means
Helen is a girl name of English origin. A bright shining light of beauty and wisdom.
How Popular Helen Is
Helen currently ranks #424 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1900. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Helen
- Helen was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1900.
- Helen has been a top 100 name across 162+ years of American history.
- Helen is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Helen
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Helen
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Helen.
Questions About Helen
What does Helen mean?
Helen is a girl name of English origin. A bright shining light of beauty and wisdom.
How popular is Helen?
Helen currently ranks #424 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1900. It has held steady.
Where does Helen come from?
Helen comes from English roots. Helen was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1900.
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