Girls name · Illinois
Helen in Illinois
Helen was the 358th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 29 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 52,520 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 917 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 1,609 | 4th |
| 1943 | 348 | 39th |
| 1959 | 221 | 117th |
| 1976 | 40 | 294th |
| 1992 | 33 | 377th |
| 2009 | 31 | 418th |
| 2025 | 29 | 358th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 2nd in 1910 to 358th in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in Illinois in a single year was 2,653, in 1918. 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 Illinois?
Helen was the 358th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 29 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 52,520 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in Illinois?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Helen in Illinois. The most babies named Helen in Illinois in a single year was 2,653, in 1918.
What is the rank of Helen in Illinois?
Helen ranked 358th among girls names in Illinois 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.