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Helen
GirlMeaning of Helen: Greek: 'torch or shining light'
Helen is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 460th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 885th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#460
668 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#885
41 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,027,307
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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