Is Helene a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Helene is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Helene?

It’s currently ranked #910 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Helene Girl

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationheh-LEN / /həˈlɛn/

Greek; French; German

Meaning

Greek: light; French: bright; German: shining one

Historical & Cultural Background

Helene is derived from the Greek name 'Helene', which is often associated with the mythological figure Helen of Troy. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in France and Germany, where it has been used since the Middle Ages. It has also been associated with the Christian saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine. The name has seen various adaptations and remains a classic choice in many countries.

Trend Summary

Helene has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Helena
Elena
Lena

International Variants

Elena (Spanish)
Helena (Latin)
Alena (Slavic)

Famous people named Helene

Helene Fischer is a German singer and entertainer known for her pop and folk music.

Helene Grimaud is a French pianist and author recognized for her classical music performances.

Helene Cixous is a French feminist writer and philosopher known for her contributions to literary theory.

Helene D. Gayle is an American physician and public health expert who has worked with various global health organizations.

Fictional characters named Helene

Helene is a character in the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, known for her beauty and grace.

Helene is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is depicted as a curious student.

Sibling Suggestions

Eleanor Clara Margaret Sophia Alice Victoria

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Helene was first seen in the United States in 1880. Helene has ranked as high as #396 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Helene has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Helene (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	17
1881	20
1882	20
1883	24
1884	26
1885	28
1886	33
1887	31
1888	39
1889	44
1890	57
1891	68
1892	54
1893	68
1894	78
1895	87
1896	100
1897	108
1898	98
1899	89
1900	138
1901	122
1902	94
1903	123
1904	121
1905	146
1906	149
1907	160
1908	138
1909	176
1910	226
1911	283
1912	378
1913	425
1914	538
1915	682
1916	718
1917	721
1918	728
1919	664
1920	680
1921	624
1922	613
1923	570
1924	544
1925	488
1926	511
1927	500
1928	506
1929	483
1930	550
1931	439
1932	455
1933	405
1934	397
1935	400
1936	445
1937	453
1938	444
1939	416
1940	429
1941	450
1942	533
1943	462
1944	456
1945	458
1946	530
1947	581
1948	522
1949	512
1950	508
1951	494
1952	502
1953	454
1954	461
1955	483
1956	451
1957	453
1958	478
1959	454
1960	432
1961	384
1962	345
1963	368
1964	342
1965	286
1966	242
1967	185
1968	157
1969	155
1970	135
1971	123
1972	108
1973	112
1974	99
1975	79
1976	90
1977	79
1978	67
1979	80
1980	75
1981	79
1982	49
1983	56
1984	56
1985	45
1986	46
1987	54
1988	48
1989	59
1990	52
1991	60
1992	48
1993	51
1994	46
1995	44
1996	46
1997	38
1998	40
1999	39
2000	28
2001	48
2002	40
2003	102
2004	54
2005	43
2006	47
2007	48
2008	31
2009	31
2010	37
2011	39
2012	28
2013	41
2014	33
2015	41
2016	33
2017	32
2018	23
2019	32
2020	36
2021	27
2022	30
2023	35
2024	40