Helen name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek and English

Usage: English, Tamil, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Helen

he-len

Meaning: Torch, Sun Ray, The Element Helios Meaning Sun and Bright One Shining One

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What does Helen mean?
Variations of Helen
Nicknames for Helen
Middle Names for Helen
How popular is Helen?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Helen
Sibling Names for Helen
Famous People Named Helen
Lists having Helen

What does Helen mean?

Meaning of Helen is Torch, Sun Ray, The Element Helios Meaning Sun or Bright One Shining One is originated from English and Old Greek and a gender insensitive name is predominantly used in Norwegian, Swedish, Tamil, Danish, Icelandic, English and Finnish.

Helen is English form of Helene.

How do I pronounce Helen?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Helen is he-len.

Variants of Helen

Eileen, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eibhlin, Elle, Ella, Leona, Leonida, Ilene, Ileana, Helenmarie, Helene, Selene, Eilen, Leni, Leny, Ailee, Eyleen, Alene, Aveleen, Evelyn, Emeline, Lanelle, Alia, Elli, Ellagrace, Helena, Lenia, Leonia, Leonarda, Leonidas, Leonides, Ileane, Ileen, Leana, Aileen, Ilana, Selen, Selina, Eilin, Lena

Nicknames for Helen

The given name Helen has mountain of nicknames like:

Names that rhyme with Helen

How popular is the name Helen?

Helen was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 1022126 babies have been named Helen since 1880. When at its peak in 1900, it ranked 2nd when 36148 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 243 years but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 5 baby names 37 times Also, Helen was among the popular names in New South Wales.

Since emerging in 1952 around 10377 babies have been given the given name. At the peak of its usage in 1952, 648 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 9th position.

After 30 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 5 times

In England and Wales, Helen was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 3101 babies.

At its zenith in 1996,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years. Also, A common name in Ireland with over 8125 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

When at its peak in 1966, the moniker grabbed the 11st spot and 453 baby girls were given the name. Also, In Queensland, Helen was once a common name since emerging in 1960 it has been given to over 3678 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 26 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, In Western Australia, Helen was once a common name since emerging in 1946 it has been given to over 1700 babies.

When at its peak in 1948,. After 14 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 5 baby names 2 times

Helen is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1908 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1911, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 678 on boy names chart when 27 babies were named Helen. There are over 714 babies that have been given the name Helen in France.

Helen is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 400. There are over 240 babies that have been given the name Helen in Switzerland.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 474 in 2001. There are over 118 babies that have been given the name Helen in Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Helen is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, England and Philippines. Also the baby name is popular in Ethiopia, Australia, Eritrea, Canada, Scotland, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Wales, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, India, Malaysia, Sudan, Egypt, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Zambia, Tanzania, China, Germany, Kenya, Peru and Iraq.

As per our evaluation, over 2300000 babies have been bestowed Helen around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	397	768
2022	0	0	421	747
2021	0	0	440	701
2020	0	0	425	721
2019	0	0	427	742
2018	0	0	414	745
2017	0	0	418	762
2016	0	0	409	815
2015	0	0	417	767
2014	0	0	403	802

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Facts

Helen in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	13	1678	1027
	0	0	0	2192

Numerological analysis of Helen

To have 7 as your personality number reveals the sensitive side of your personality. Set up a positive mindset already and start figuring things out. Work now and enjoy later. You make sure things done on time, so you can spend more time with your family and friends. You can hardly resist a temptation, a trait which affects your relationships in a negative way. You are dominant and leadership comes out naturally for you.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Helen

Katiya - Infrequent girl name Katiya has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Katiya is "The Pure and Dear". Katiya is a derivation of Karine.
Fanny - Origin of Frequently Used and Perpetual Fanny is in Italian, Greek and Old Greek bestowed upon girls, meaning of Fanny is "Favourable Speech, Little Frenchman or Free" is used mainly in Icelandic, Swedish and English
Claes - Boy name Claes is rooted from Old Greek, Claes means "Victory of the People" is prevalently used in Scandinavian, Norwegian and Finnish
Brose - Boy name Brose has its origin in Old Greek, meaning of Brose is "Immortal, Undying and Ever-living" is principally used in English. Brose is an abridged form of Ambrose.
Xana - Uncustomary Xana is originated from English and Old Greek, Xana means "Ideal Perfect Place and Mongolian City" is used as a girl name. Xana is abridged form of Xanadu.

Middle names for Helen

There are many in vogue and familiar middle names that are commonly paired with Helen.

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Sibling Names for Helen

Choosing the perfect name for your child can be an exciting yet challenging task. If you have decided to name your little one Helen, you may be looking for some inspiration to find a matching sibling name. Here are some unique and beautiful names that complement the classic charm of Helen.

Names for Helen's sister

Brother for Helen

Famous people named Helen

Helen Atkinson-Wood, English actress and comedian born in Cheadle Hulme
Helen Mason, journalist and children's author
Helen Kinnear, Canadian lawyer
Helen Cresswell, English television scriptwriter and author of more than 100 children's books
Helen Duncan, Scottish medium best known as the last person to be imprisoned under the British Witchcraft Act of 1735
Helen Fielding, English novelist and screenwriter
Helen O'Hara, British musician
Helen Wardlaw, English cricketer
Helen Plimmer, former women's cricket international for England
Helen Palmer, is British archer
Helen Nichol, female badminton player from Canada,
Helen Elliott Bandini, American writer, primarily of Californian history
Helen Wellington-Lloyd, actress originally from South Africa
Helen Bannerman, Scottish author of children's books
Helen Buckingham, retired Australian politician
Helen Morlok, is one of the four sisters listed
Helen Watts, Welsh contralto
Helen of Galloway, daughter and co-heiress of Alan
Helen Maria Williams, British novelist, poet
Helen Mayfield, American artist from Texas
Helen Morrison, American forensic psychiatrist and writer
Helen Giddings, African American community leader, entrepreneur
Helen Schelle, was co-founder of the toy manufacturing company Fisher-Price
Helen Hoyt, in Norwalk, Connecticut on January 22, 1887
Helen Bevington, American poet, prose author, and educator
Helen Young, English weather forecaster and television presenter
Helen Mayhew, British radio presenter and producer
Helen Saunders, English painter associated with the Vorticist movement
Helen Dalley, Australian journalist
Helen Willetts, meteorologist on the BBC
Helen Stickler, American-born filmmaker whose works include Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator and Andre the Giant Has a Posse
Helen Mayhak, township clerk of Hartford Township
Helen Kushnick, agent of comedians Jimmie Walker
Helen Vollam, is Principal Trombone for the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Helen Bonchek Schneyer, She was raised Jewish in New York City
Helen Phillips, American dramatic lyric soprano
Helen Klaos, Estonian badminton player
Helen Hooven Santmyer, American writer, educator, and librarian
Helen LaKelly Hunt, daughter of H. L. Hunt
Helen Cooper, British illustrator and an author of children's literature
Helen Raynor, British television screenwriter and script editor
Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, Sydenham Clark Parsons Professor of American Studies and History
Helen Gipson, Scrabble player
Helen Tam, host of children's programmes in Hong Kong
Helen Crummy, founder of The Craigmillar Festival Society
Helen Cooper, Canadian politician and administrator
Helen Rowland, American journalist and humorist
Helen Sawyer Hogg, astronomer noted for pioneering research into globular clusters and variable stars
Helen Sharman, British chemist
Helen B. Taussig, American cardiologist, working
Helen Gandy, American civil servant
Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer
Helen Hunt, American actress, director, and screenwriter

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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