Helaman Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HEH-lah-muhn //ˈhɛləmən//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God is salvation'; English: variant of Helaman
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Helaman has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, deriving from the Hebrew name "חֵלָם" (Helem), which can be interpreted as meaning "to be strong" or "to be healthy." The name transitioned into Greek as "Helaman" and subsequently made its way into Latin, where it was adapted for use in early Christian texts. The name entered the English language primarily through translations of the Bible and other religious texts, particularly during the Renaissance when interest in biblical names surged among English speakers.
Historically, Helaman is notably referenced in the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Latter-day Saint movement, where Helaman is depicted as a prominent military leader and prophet during the 1st century BCE. His leadership during times of conflict and his role in preserving the faith of his people are significant aspects of his character within this religious narrative.
The name appears in various contexts within the text, emphasizing themes of strength, faith, and resilience. Culturally, Helaman carries connotations of strength and leadership, resonating with the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake.
The name has been embraced within Latter-day Saint communities, where it symbolizes fidelity to faith and moral fortitude. Additionally, the name has related forms, such as Helam, which also reflect its Hebrew origins.
The enduring nature of Helaman in religious contexts illustrates its significance as a name associated with virtue and strength, ensuring its place in the lexicon of biblical names.
Fictional characters named Helaman
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Helaman is a fictional character from the Book of Mormon. He is a military leader known for his faith and bravery in defending his people against their enemies.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Helaman was first seen in the United States in 1981.
Helaman has ranked as high as #1380 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Utah.
In the past 5 years the name Helaman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Helaman is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Helaman was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Helaman (2014)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Helaman.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |