Helen
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Torch; Light
Background: The name Helen originates from the Greek name 'Helene,' which is often associated with meanings such as 'torch' or 'light.' This etymology highlights the brightness and clarity associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#12
Total births
1,026,632
Most popular decade
1910s
(746,151 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-21 ranks)
Years in Top 100
79
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #706
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 92
- Peak rank
- #662
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,354
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 636
- First year rank
- #35
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 36,148
- Peak rank
- #2
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 726
- Recent rank
- #424
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).