Is Hellen a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Hellen is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Hellen?

It’s currently ranked #824 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Hellen Girl

Popularity: #824 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationHEL-en / /ˈhɛl.ən/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: light; Latin: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hellen is derived from the Greek name 'Helene', which is associated with the mythological figure Helen of Troy. In ancient Greece, Helen was considered a symbol of beauty and was central to many literary works. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its association with light and brightness. It has also been popularized in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Helen.

Trend Summary

The name Hellen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Variants

Helen
Helena
Elena

International Variants

Elena (Spanish)
Helena (Latin)
Eleni (Greek)

Famous people named Hellen

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Fictional characters named Hellen

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Sibling Suggestions

Evelyn Mabel Clara Alice Lillian Rose

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hellen was first seen in the United States in 1883. Hellen has ranked as high as #722 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Hellen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hellen (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	18	25%
FL	14	19%
CA	13	18%
MD	7	10%
AZ	6	8%
CT	5	7%
NC	5	7%
NY	5	7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1883	5
1885	7
1886	12
1887	8
1888	5
1889	16
1890	10
1891	10
1892	14
1893	15
1894	17
1895	18
1896	18
1897	16
1898	17
1899	18
1900	18
1901	18
1902	20
1903	26
1904	24
1905	30
1906	33
1907	33
1908	21
1909	29
1910	56
1911	43
1912	65
1913	56
1914	73
1915	109
1916	107
1917	107
1918	152
1919	148
1920	175
1921	156
1922	171
1923	178
1924	195
1925	170
1926	166
1927	148
1928	161
1929	148
1930	144
1931	155
1932	139
1933	118
1934	116
1935	101
1936	99
1937	122
1938	111
1939	86
1940	97
1941	89
1942	92
1943	89
1944	91
1945	88
1946	96
1947	79
1948	74
1949	69
1950	63
1951	77
1952	54
1953	58
1954	51
1955	57
1956	57
1957	35
1958	39
1959	40
1960	36
1961	33
1962	37
1963	33
1964	32
1965	28
1966	20
1967	24
1968	25
1969	28
1970	21
1971	19
1972	22
1973	23
1974	19
1975	25
1976	15
1977	8
1978	23
1979	9
1980	20
1981	18
1982	17
1983	23
1984	16
1985	13
1986	15
1987	22
1988	19
1989	19
1990	18
1991	12
1992	23
1993	23
1994	27
1995	23
1996	21
1997	33
1998	24
1999	27
2000	36
2001	24
2002	25
2003	38
2004	41
2005	47
2006	65
2007	80
2008	65
2009	63
2010	49
2011	58
2012	77
2013	69
2014	51
2015	80
2016	91
2017	79
2018	77
2019	91
2020	82
2021	75
2022	88
2023	142
2024	126