How Many People Are Named Heloise?

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

Heloise
Very Rare
French

Heloise means 'warlike' and has a rich history dating back centuries. Only 237 people named Heloise live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,393,526 Americans. The majority, 79%, are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

~237
Living in US
1 in 1,393,526
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Warlike
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Intelligent Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,039
Worldwide Bearers
#57,328
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
6,559
🇫🇷 France
1,396
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,079
🇺🇸 United States
528
🇬🇧 England
316
🇨🇲 Cameroon
125
🇨🇦 Canada
99
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
97
🇧🇯 Benin
87
🇧🇪 Belgium
86

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
237 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
141
Would be under 30 (21%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
541
Would be over 60 (79%)

All 687 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
32
International
96

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

📜 Heloise Through the Generations

Heloise peaked in popularity in 1915 with 24 births, but its presence in the US has been modest throughout the decades. Today, there are 237 people named Heloise, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews the perception of the name towards an older generation, despite its rising trend in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 54

✨ Similar Names to Heloise

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Heloise's French roots

📄 About the Name Heloise

How Many People Have the Name Heloise?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 237 people in the United States currently share the name Heloise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,393,526 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Heloise a Common or Rare Name?

Heloise 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 Heloise Mean?

Heloise means "warlike" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Heloise Most Popular?

The name Heloise reached peak popularity in 1915, with 24 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 Heloise?

Approximately 237 people named Heloise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 687. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,393,526 Americans.

Is Heloise a rare name?

Heloise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,393,526 Americans has this name.

What does the name Heloise mean?

Heloise means "warlike" and comes from French origins.

Is Heloise more male or female?

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

When was Heloise most popular?

Heloise peaked in 1915 with 24 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 US237
All-Time Births687
1 in X1 in 1,393,526
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1915
World Rank#57,328
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.