Girls name · California
Helen in California
Helen was the 492nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 68 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 34,708 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 239 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 718 | 6th |
| 1943 | 436 | 34th |
| 1959 | 356 | 113th |
| 1976 | 123 | 225th |
| 1992 | 179 | 268th |
| 2009 | 137 | 318th |
| 2025 | 68 | 492nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 2nd in 1910 to 492nd in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in California in a single year was 820, in 1924. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Helen reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (1910). See Helen in every state →
How popular is Helen in California?
Helen was the 492nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 68 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, California families have named 34,708 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in California?
In 2025, 68 babies were named Helen in California. The most babies named Helen in California in a single year was 820, in 1924.
What is the rank of Helen in California?
Helen ranked 492nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.