Helena
Peaked at #194 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Helena — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#194
in 1881
Current rank
#414
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Helena reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #194 nationally with 61 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #497 (2014) to #414 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Helena ranks #414 nationally for girls, with 754 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #414 | 754 |
| 2023 | #457 | 677 |
| 2022 | #473 | 672 |
| 2021 | #513 | 604 |
| 2020 | #512 | 592 |
| 2019 | #475 | 657 |
| 2018 | #458 | 689 |
| 2017 | #515 | 609 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Helena most popular?
Helena was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #194 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Helena becoming more or less popular?
Currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Helena?
At least 39,561 babies have been recorded with the name Helena in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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