Girls name · New York
Helen in New York
Helen was the 456th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 38 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 93,572 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,290 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 2,578 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 850 | 30th |
| 1959 | 451 | 95th |
| 1976 | 112 | 174th |
| 1992 | 99 | 195th |
| 2009 | 68 | 276th |
| 2025 | 38 | 456th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 2nd in 1910 to 456th in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in New York in a single year was 4,091, 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 New York?
Helen was the 456th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 38 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 93,572 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in New York?
In 2025, 38 babies were named Helen in New York. The most babies named Helen in New York in a single year was 4,091, in 1918.
What is the rank of Helen in New York?
Helen ranked 456th among girls names in New York 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.