Girls name · California
Helen in California
In 2025, 68 babies born in California were named Helen, making it the #492 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 34,708.
Popularity over time
Helen in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 239 | #2 |
| 1926 | 718 | #6 |
| 1943 | 436 | #34 |
| 1959 | 356 | #113 |
| 1976 | 123 | #225 |
| 1992 | 179 | #268 |
| 2009 | 137 | #318 |
| 2025 | 68 | #492 |
No year in California had more Helen births than 1924, when 820 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 1910, at #2.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #2 in 1910 to #516 in 2022, starting at #2 in 1910 and ending at #492 in 2025.
Michigan gave Helen its highest national rank, #1, in 1910. See Helen in every state →
How popular is Helen in California?
In 2025, 68 babies born in California were named Helen, making it the #492 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 34,708.
How many babies are named Helen in California?
68 Helen babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Helen in California?
In 2025, Helen sat at #492 on the girls list for California.
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.