How Many People Are Named Hellen?

Complete statistics for the name Hellen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hellen
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Hellen, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,804 people in the US, making up 1 in 86,750 Americans. The majority of those named Hellen are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~642
Living in US
1 in 516,276
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek goddess
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Graceful Intelligent Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often seen as a master number, symbolizing intuition, spiritual insight, and a strong connection to the divine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

34,522
Worldwide Bearers
#1,896
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5,728
🇺🇸 United States
5,558
🇸🇩 Sudan
4,363
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,899
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,086
🇵🇪 Peru
1,745
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,459
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,154
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,049
🇨🇱 Chile
976

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,804 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
1,803
Would be under 30 (22%)
610
Would be 30–60 (7%)
5,827
Would be over 60 (71%)

All 8,240 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
14
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hellen Through the Generations

Hellen peaked in popularity in 1924 with 195 births, but its usage has been steady since then. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 8,240 total births recorded throughout history. The current average age of people named Hellen is 74, indicating that many were born during the early to mid-20th century. With 71% of Hellen's being over 60, the name is predominantly associated with older generations, though there's a small but growing younger contingent.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 682
California 420
North Carolina 381
South Carolina 313
Georgia 310
Alabama 282
Mississippi 253
Arkansas 235
Tennessee 230
New York 209

⭐ Famous People Named Hellen

Hellen is a feminine given name. Notable people with the given name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Hellen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hellen's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Hellen

How Many People Have the Name Hellen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 642 people in the United States currently share the name Hellen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 516,276 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hellen a Common or Rare Name?

Hellen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hellen Mean?

Hellen means "Greek goddess" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hellen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Hellen Most Popular?

The name Hellen reached peak popularity in 1924, with 195 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hellen?

Approximately 642 people named Hellen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 642. That works out to roughly 1 in 516,276 Americans.

Is Hellen a rare name?

Hellen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 516,276 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hellen mean?

Hellen means "Greek goddess" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Hellen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hellen are male and 100% are female.

When was Hellen most popular?

Hellen peaked in 1924 with 195 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US642
All-Time Births642
1 in X1 in 516,276
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1924
World Rank#1,896
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.