Helena: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced HEL-uh-nuh · 3 syllables
A Latinate form of Helen, borrowed from Latin Helena.
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- HEL-uh-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #363
- US babies a year
- about 710 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic, Literary
- Nicknames
- Lena
How popular is Helena?
Helena was the #363 name in the US in 2025, given to 841 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #363 |
| England & Wales | #327 |
| Scotland | #341 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #168 |
| France | #113 |
| Norway | #172 |
| Canada | #333 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Helena?
Half of US adults named Helena are older than 41; most are between 19 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Helena
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Helena have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Helena
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Helena
How do you pronounce Helena?
Helena is pronounced HEL-uh-nuh.
How popular is the name Helena?
Helena was the #363 name in the US in 2025, given to 841 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Helena?
Half of US adults named Helena are older than 41. Most are between 19 and 81.