Girls name · Iowa
Helen in Iowa
Helen was the 325th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2024, with 10 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 16,166 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 249 | 1st |
| 1923 | 669 | 4th |
| 1936 | 198 | 24th |
| 1949 | 89 | 68th |
| 1963 | 21 | 212th |
| 1978 | 5 | 436th |
| 2006 | 7 | 451st |
| 2024 | 10 | 325th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 1st in 1910 to 325th in 2024.
The most babies named Helen in Iowa in a single year was 857, in 1918. Its best showing was #1 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 Iowa?
Helen was the 325th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2024, with 10 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 16,166 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in Iowa?
In 2024, 10 babies were named Helen in Iowa. The most babies named Helen in Iowa in a single year was 857, in 1918.
What is the rank of Helen in Iowa?
Helen ranked 325th among girls names in Iowa in 2024. Its best showing was #1 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.