Helaine Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationheh-LAYN / həˈleɪnFrench; English
Meaning
French: light; English: variant of Helen
Historical & Cultural Background
Helaine is a name that has roots in both French and English cultures. It is often considered a variant of the name Helen, which has been popular in various forms throughout history. The name Helen itself has associations with beauty and light, stemming from its Greek origins. Helaine has seen varying levels of popularity, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Helaine has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Elaine
- Helene
International Variants
- Elena (Spanish)
- Helena (Latin)
- Eileen (Irish)
Famous people named Helaine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Helaine was first seen in the United States in 1909. Helaine has ranked as high as #949 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Helaine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Helaine (1971)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 65 |
| 1939 | 40 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 44 |
| 1942 | 48 |
| 1943 | 44 |
| 1944 | 41 |
| 1945 | 47 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 67 |
| 1948 | 45 |
| 1949 | 63 |
| 1950 | 52 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1952 | 53 |
| 1953 | 62 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 57 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 45 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 57 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 39 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |