Helen vs John
Helen
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bright, shining light
Peak: 1917 (3.05%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Helen | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.65% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 1.15% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 2.00% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 2.50% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 2.82% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 1.71% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.86% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.40% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.20% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.09% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.05% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.04% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.04% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Helen or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Helen peaked in 1917 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Helen and John mean?
Helen means "Bright, shining light" while John means "God is gracious".