Girls name · Illinois
Helen in Illinois
As of 2025, Helen was the #358 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 29 births that year. Its total reaches 52,520 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Helen in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 917 | #2 |
| 1926 | 1,609 | #4 |
| 1943 | 348 | #39 |
| 1959 | 221 | #117 |
| 1976 | 40 | #294 |
| 1992 | 33 | #377 |
| 2009 | 31 | #418 |
| 2025 | 29 | #358 |
Rank swung between #2 (1910) and #659 (2023) in Illinois, from #2 in 1910 to #358 in 2025.
The most Helen births in Illinois in a single year was 2,653, in 1918. Its highest rank among girls names in Illinois was #2, in 1910.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Michigan in 1910. See Helen in every state →
How popular is Helen in Illinois?
As of 2025, Helen was the #358 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 29 births that year. Its total reaches 52,520 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Helen in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 29 births of babies named Helen in 2025.
What is the rank of Helen in Illinois?
Helen's 2025 rank among girls names in Illinois was #358.
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.