Helen
Helen is a classic Greek name meaning 'light' or 'bright one,' most famously associated with Helen of Troy from ancient mythology. The name has been beloved across centuries for its timeless elegance and rich historical roots.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 646. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 731
- 2012: 772
- 2013: 740
- 2014: 802
- 2015: 767
- 2016: 816
- 2017: 764
- 2018: 745
- 2019: 743
- 2020: 721
- 2021: 704
- 2022: 749
- 2023: 777
- 2024: 728
- 2025: 668
- 2026 (projected): 646
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong literary and mythological connections
- •Vintage name experiencing a gentle revival
- •Works well across multiple cultures and languages
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Famous People
Helen Keller
Author and disability rights advocate
Helen Mirren
Academy Award-winning actress
Helen Hunt
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Helen Reddy
Singer and feminist icon
Statistics
1,024,202
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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