How Many People Are Named Maryhelen?

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

Maryhelen
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Maryhelen is a rare, feminine name that's seen just 1,020 times in U.S. birth records. That's only 1 in 455,249 Americans today! With most people named Maryhelen over 60, it's clear this name's popularity peaked long ago.

~725
Living in US
1 in 455,249
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Helen
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Innovative Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,168
Worldwide Bearers
#232,444
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,028
🇹🇼 Taiwan
34
🇧🇷 Brazil
24
🇨🇦 Canada
18
🇻🇪 Venezuela
13
🇳🇬 Nigeria
12
🇬🇧 Scotland
10
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇬🇧 England
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
725 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
111
Would be under 30 (11%)
300
Would be 30–60 (29%)
609
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 1,020 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: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
63
Modern Appeal
37
International
85

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

📜 Maryhelen Through the Generations

Maryhelen has been a name that's slowly declined since its peak in 1960 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 725 people named Maryhelen living in the U.S., with a majority being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while the name was once popular among certain groups, it's now largely associated with older generations. The name's unique blend of classic and modern elements makes it stand out, but its rarity ensures it remains a distinctive choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 84
Texas 30
Arizona 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maryhelen's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Maryhelen

How Many People Have the Name Maryhelen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 725 people in the United States currently share the name Maryhelen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 455,249 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maryhelen a Common or Rare Name?

Maryhelen 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 Maryhelen Mean?

Maryhelen means "creative variant of Helen" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Maryhelen Most Popular?

The name Maryhelen reached peak popularity in 1960, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Maryhelen?

Approximately 725 people named Maryhelen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,020. That works out to roughly 1 in 455,249 Americans.

Is Maryhelen a rare name?

Maryhelen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 455,249 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maryhelen mean?

Maryhelen means "creative variant of Helen" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Maryhelen more male or female?

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

When was Maryhelen most popular?

Maryhelen peaked in 1960 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US725
All-Time Births1,020
1 in X1 in 455,249
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1960
World Rank#232,444
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.