Baby Name Popularity Profile

Helena

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Helena.

National Rank (2025)
#363
All-Time Peak Rank
#194 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
40,412
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Balance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Helena Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

📖 The Story Behind Helena

According to SSA data, Helena achieved its highest historical rank of #194 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 841 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 44.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Helena scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +44.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 841 Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 775
1890s: 1,147
1900s: 1,197
1910s: 3,339
1920s: 3,307
1930s: 2,035
1940s: 2,066
1950s: 2,273
1960s: 2,342
1970s: 2,018
1980s: 2,014
1990s: 2,859
2000s: 5,013
2010s: 5,882
2020s: 4,145

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables He-le-na
Letter Count 6 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Massachusetts
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 49 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Massachusetts #88 1,986 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #232 1,500 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #523 795 1953 Insufficient historical volume
New York #511 3,992 1919 Stable
Pennsylvania #389 2,553 1918 9.7% Decline
Virginia #277 1,032 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #305 453 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #428 503 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #211 1,379 2025 +107.0% Growth
California #320 3,895 2018 +12.1% Growth
Michigan #468 1,311 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #189 141 1925 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #497 907 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #321 2,348 2025 +43.2% Growth
Illinois #529 1,503 2014 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #331 284 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 544 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 50 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #379 1,339 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #359 452 2015 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 121 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #378 304 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #281 189 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #385 485 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 74 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #602 340 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #463 65 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #459 514 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #842 360 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 53 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #439 316 2009 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 86 2007 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 49 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #532 346 2008 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #537 225 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #531 154 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #358 105 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 16 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #612 145 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #671 231 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #649 73 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 117 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 10 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 13 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #867 77 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 51 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 12 2007 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 6 1920 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 6 1924 Insufficient historical volume

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