girl name
Helena
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#363 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Helena in the US, 1880–2025
Helena first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 841 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 841.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Helena a boy or a girl name?
Helena is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Helena?
In 2025, Helena ranked #363 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Helena most popular?
Helena was most popular in 2025, when about 841 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.