Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Helen
Endangered
Down 98.2% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
36,148
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Helen
How many people are named Helen?
An estimated 144,057 living Americans are named Helen.
How rare is Helen?
Helen is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 668 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.2% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Helen?
The median age of a living American named Helen is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 77 years old.
Is Helen still popular?
No. Helen is endangered as a baby name, down 98.2% from its 1918 peak with 668 births in 2025.
Where is Helen most common?
Helen has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
98.2%
2025
668
All-time
1,024,202