Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bright, shining, torch
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #424 in 2024 with 726 babies born.
History: From the Greek 'helene' meaning torch or bright. Helen of Troy, whose beauty launched the Trojan War, is one of the most famous figures in Western mythology. Helen Keller's story of overcoming deafblindness is inspiring.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Helen? About 1 in 4,585 babies born in 2024 were named Helen, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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