Helene
4 countries#3577 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Helene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
33,334 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3577 · peaked in 1918 with 728 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
237 births recorded 2010–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 67 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Loiret
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
138 births recorded 1975–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
129 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9 births recorded 1975–1982 · peaked in 1975 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Helene’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3414 | — |
| 2007 | #3428 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #4761 | ↓1333 |
| 2009 | #4677 | ↑84 |
| 2010 | #4023 | ↑654 |
| 2011 | #3843 | ↑180 |
| 2012 | #4957 | ↓1114 |
| 2013 | #3703 | ↑1254 |
| 2014 | #4350 | ↓647 |
| 2015 | #3705 | ↑645 |
| 2016 | #4250 | ↓545 |
| 2017 | #4384 | ↓134 |
| 2018 | #5454 | ↓1070 |
| 2019 | #4343 | ↑1111 |
| 2020 | #3915 | ↑428 |
| 2021 | #4833 | ↓918 |
| 2022 | #4582 | ↑251 |
| 2023 | #4114 | ↑468 |
| 2024 | #3758 | ↑356 |
| 2025 | #3577 | ↑181 |
Frequently asked questions about Helene
Is Helene a popular name?
Yes — Helene currently ranks #3577 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Helene more common for boys or girls?
Helene is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Helene most popular?
Helene peaked in 1918 in United States, with 728 recorded births that year.
Is Helene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Helene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #403 in 1880 to #3577 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Helene?
At least 33,709 babies have been recorded with the name Helene across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Helene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Helene appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Helene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Helene include Gwenevere, Hendrix, Irelynn.
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