Hellen
How to say it: HEL-un · /ˈhɛlən/
Variant of Helen meaning 'light, torch' in Greek - traditional English spelling with double L.
Hellen was the 392nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 112 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are down about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #387 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #392 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 112 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,033 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | −7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #387 |
| In France, 2025 | #294 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Hellen peaked in the 1920s, nearly vanished by the 1980s, and has come back.
What goes with it
Parents who love Hellen also love
Nicknames
- Ellie
- Len
Honouring a Hellen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hellen is about 1 in 169.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #294 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Hellen
- Hellen Obiri (born 1989)Kenyan middle-distance runner
- Hellen Mubanga (born 1995)Zambian association football player
- Hellen Kimaiyo (born 1968)Kenyan runner; athletics competitor
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