Helen

Boy NameGreek

Meaning

Bright, shining light

Origin

Greek

Peak Year

1917

Peak Popularity

3.05%

Popularity Over Time

1880

0.65%

1890

1.15%

1900

2.00%

1910

2.50%

1920

2.82%

1930

1.71%

1940

0.86%

1950

0.40%

1960

0.20%

1970

0.09%

1980

0.05%

1990

0.04%

2000

0.04%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Helen mean?

Helen means "Bright, shining light" and comes from Greek origin.

When was Helen most popular?

Helen was most popular in 1917 when 3.05% of babies were given this name.

Is Helen a boy or girl name?

Helen is primarily used as a boy name.