Girls name · North Carolina
Helen in North Carolina
Helen was the 586th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 18 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 24,862 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 129 | 13th |
| 1926 | 842 | 5th |
| 1943 | 387 | 23rd |
| 1959 | 154 | 78th |
| 1976 | 41 | 167th |
| 1992 | 21 | 293rd |
| 2009 | 33 | 304th |
| 2025 | 18 | 586th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 13th in 1910 to 586th in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in North Carolina in a single year was 848, in 1924. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1925.
Across the country, Helen reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (1910). See Helen in every state →
How popular is Helen in North Carolina?
Helen was the 586th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 18 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 24,862 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in North Carolina?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Helen in North Carolina. The most babies named Helen in North Carolina in a single year was 848, in 1924.
What is the rank of Helen in North Carolina?
Helen ranked 586th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among girls names in 1925.
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.