Girl
Helena
bright, shining light
About Helena
Helena sweeps across the tongue like poetry, each syllable contributing to a harmonious whole. This classical name brings to mind ancient beauty, legendary stories, and timeless elegance. The name carries considerable weight and history while remaining accessible and wearable in contemporary settings. Helena suggests someone cultured, thoughtful, and possessed of natural grace. The name's three syllables create a dignified cadence that's neither rushed nor ponderous. It works beautifully in formal situations while offering nickname flexibility for casual contexts. Parents selecting Helena often value cultural depth, classical education, and enduring style over temporary trends. The name transcends geographical boundaries, recognized and respected across numerous cultures and languages. Helena represents sophistication balanced with warmth, making it both impressive and genuinely lovable.
Popularity of the Name Helena
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #198 | ||||
| 1881 | #194 | ||||
| 1882 | #222 | ||||
| 1883 | #212 | ||||
| 1884 | #201 | ||||
| 1885 | #210 | ||||
| 1886 | #248 | ||||
| 1887 | #239 | ||||
| 1888 | #228 | ||||
| 1889 | #231 | ||||
| 1890 | #248 | ||||
| 1891 | #252 | ||||
| 1892 | #234 | ||||
| 1893 | #269 | ||||
| 1894 | #268 | ||||
| 1895 | #273 | ||||
| 1896 | #265 | ||||
| 1897 | #246 | ||||
| 1898 | #260 | ||||
| 1899 | #240 | ||||
| 1900 | #319 | ||||
| 1901 | #271 | ||||
| 1902 | #270 | #125 | |||
| 1903 | #302 | #144 | |||
| 1904 | #305 | ||||
| 1905 | #326 | #136 | |||
| 1906 | #347 | ||||
| 1907 | #296 | ||||
| 1908 | #317 | #159 | |||
| 1909 | #293 | ||||
| 1910 | #293 | #147 | |||
| 1911 | #299 | #151 | |||
| 1912 | #308 | #139 | |||
| 1913 | #302 | ||||
| 1914 | #291 | ||||
| 1915 | #289 | #198 | |||
| 1916 | #289 | ||||
| 1917 | #294 | #164 | |||
| 1918 | #285 | #183 | |||
| 1919 | #302 | ||||
| 1920 | #334 | ||||
| 1921 | #334 | ||||
| 1922 | #345 | ||||
| 1923 | #341 | ||||
| 1924 | #342 | ||||
| 1925 | #363 | ||||
| 1926 | #429 | ||||
| 1927 | #403 | ||||
| 1928 | #416 | ||||
| 1929 | #421 | ||||
| 1930 | #430 | ||||
| 1931 | #412 | ||||
| 1932 | #443 | ||||
| 1933 | #459 | ||||
| 1934 | #473 | ||||
| 1935 | #462 | ||||
| 1936 | #483 | ||||
| 1937 | #464 | ||||
| 1938 | #520 | ||||
| 1939 | #478 | ||||
| 1940 | #478 | ||||
| 1941 | #500 | ||||
| 1942 | #502 | ||||
| 1943 | #516 | ||||
| 1944 | #536 | ||||
| 1945 | #551 | ||||
| 1946 | #521 | ||||
| 1947 | #576 | ||||
| 1948 | #577 | ||||
| 1949 | #554 | ||||
| 1950 | #562 | ||||
| 1951 | #559 | ||||
| 1952 | #600 | ||||
| 1953 | #587 | #232 | |||
| 1954 | #621 | #263 | |||
| 1955 | #642 | #239 | |||
| 1956 | #635 | #231 | |||
| 1957 | #601 | #218 | |||
| 1958 | #654 | #189 | |||
| 1959 | #631 | #233 | |||
| 1960 | #695 | #257 | |||
| 1961 | #675 | #298 | |||
| 1962 | #636 | #252 | |||
| 1963 | #608 | #234 | |||
| 1964 | #563 | #241 | #64 | ||
| 1965 | #594 | #185 | #69 | ||
| 1966 | #636 | #243 | #68 | ||
| 1967 | #695 | #219 | #68 | ||
| 1968 | #719 | #199 | #72 | ||
| 1969 | #724 | #345 | #70 | ||
| 1970 | #737 | #270 | #76 | ||
| 1971 | #778 | #255 | #80 | ||
| 1972 | #739 | #261 | #88 | ||
| 1973 | #743 | #202 | #98 | ||
| 1974 | #739 | #221 | #103 | ||
| 1975 | #721 | #268 | #86 | ||
| 1976 | #773 | #153 | #100 | ||
| 1977 | #725 | #265 | #79 | ||
| 1978 | #738 | #185 | #88 | ||
| 1979 | #694 | #229 | #99 | ||
| 1980 | #761 | #291 | #100 | ||
| 1981 | #746 | #257 | #100 | ||
| 1982 | #712 | #261 | #113 | ||
| 1983 | #776 | #265 | #109 | ||
| 1984 | #790 | #305 | #105 | ||
| 1985 | #859 | #247 | #102 | ||
| 1986 | #816 | #256 | #110 | ||
| 1987 | #962 | #211 | #153 | ||
| 1988 | #914 | #301 | #124 | ||
| 1989 | #985 | #258 | #125 | ||
| 1990 | #944 | #264 | #156 | ||
| 1991 | #961 | #241 | #131 | #573 | |
| 1993 | #842 | #240 | #151 | #532 | |
| 1994 | #723 | #211 | #161 | #453 | |
| 1995 | #637 | #147 | #136 | #460 | |
| 1996 | #641 | #163 | #145 | #442 | |
| 1997 | #694 | #173 | #164 | #167 | #408 |
| 1998 | #679 | #170 | #178 | #210 | #424 |
| 1999 | #591 | #174 | #165 | #247 | #403 |
| 2000 | #662 | #213 | #178 | #292 | #362 |
| 2001 | #602 | #199 | #181 | #222 | #377 |
| 2002 | #599 | #242 | #259 | #296 | #344 |
| 2003 | #521 | #288 | #246 | #270 | #324 |
| 2004 | #561 | #299 | #196 | #227 | #390 |
| 2005 | #542 | #304 | #287 | #267 | #332 |
| 2006 | #511 | #270 | #310 | #311 | #334 |
| 2007 | #536 | #321 | #244 | #227 | #321 |
| 2008 | #609 | #309 | #194 | #329 | #327 |
| 2009 | #573 | #341 | #362 | #216 | #313 |
| 2010 | #534 | #322 | #331 | #430 | #363 |
| 2011 | #588 | #333 | #352 | #447 | #368 |
| 2012 | #558 | #320 | #307 | #325 | #312 |
| 2013 | #548 | #339 | #171 | #328 | #277 |
| 2014 | #498 | #290 | #357 | #257 | #309 |
| 2015 | #535 | #291 | #350 | #250 | #367 |
| 2016 | #517 | #289 | #315 | #192 | #342 |
| 2017 | #515 | #277 | #192 | #349 | |
| 2018 | #458 | #286 | #371 | #259 | #276 |
| 2019 | #475 | #267 | #381 | #242 | #274 |
| 2020 | #512 | #321 | #225 | #288 | |
| 2021 | #513 | #331 | #415 | #266 | #358 |
| 2022 | #471 | #330 | #309 | #303 | |
| 2023 | #456 | #300 | #376 | #256 | #300 |
| 2024 | #414 | #396 | #430 | #184 | #278 |
| 2025 | #363 | #329 | #171 | #284 | |
| 1992 | #245 | #144 | #453 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Helena
Names Similar to Helena
Nicknames for Helena
- Hel
- Lena
- Helen
- Ellie
Famous People Named Helena
| Helena Bonham Carter | British actress |
| Helena Christensen | Danish supermodel |
| Helena Petrovna Blavatsky | Russian occultist |
| Helena Rojo | Mexican actress |
| Helena Modjeska | Polish-American actress |
| Helena Sukova | Czech tennis player |
| Helena Paparizou | Greek singer |
| Helena Costa | Portuguese football coach |
| Helena Rasker | Dutch mezzo-soprano |
| Helena Mattsson | Swedish actress |
| Helena St. George | American writer |
| Helena Kowalska | Polish nun and saint |
| Helena Rubinstein | Polish-American businesswoman |
| Helena Mniszech | Polish noblewoman |
| Helena Kallianiotes | Greek-American actress |
| Helena Kennedy | British barrister and peer |
| Helena Modrzejewska | Polish-American actress |
| Helena Vondráčková | Czech singer |
Characters Named Helena
| Helena Wells | Warehouse 13 |
| Helena Peabody | The L Word |
| Helena Ravenclaw | Harry Potter series |
| Helena Kyle | DC Comics character |
| Helena Cassadine | General Hospital |
| Helena Hapstall | How to Get Away with Murder |
| Helena Harper | Resident Evil 6 |
| Helena Santos | Buffy the Vampire Slayer |
| Helena Douglas | Dead or Alive series |
| Helena Bertinelli | Birds of Prey |
| Helena G. Wells | Warehouse 13 |
| Helena Wayne | Earth 2 |