Girls name · Kentucky
Helen in Kentucky
Helen was the 374th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 12 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 18,077 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 146 | 6th |
| 1926 | 613 | 4th |
| 1942 | 286 | 24th |
| 1958 | 80 | 93rd |
| 1975 | 23 | 199th |
| 1991 | 9 | 335th |
| 2008 | 7 | 579th |
| 2025 | 12 | 374th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 6th in 1910 to 374th in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in Kentucky in a single year was 643, in 1924. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1924.
Across the country, Helen reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (1910). See Helen in every state →
How popular is Helen in Kentucky?
Helen was the 374th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 12 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 18,077 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in Kentucky?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Helen in Kentucky. The most babies named Helen in Kentucky in a single year was 643, in 1924.
What is the rank of Helen in Kentucky?
Helen ranked 374th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1924.
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.