Helen Name Origin
/HEH-len/-
Greek (Greek) 60% -
English (English) 30%
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American (American) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Helen
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Helen originates from ancient Greek, derived from 'Helene', possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. It became widely known through Greek mythology, especially Helen of Troy.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Helen each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).