Girls name · Pennsylvania
Helen in Pennsylvania
Helen was the 420th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 26 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 102,510 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,604 | 2nd |
| 1926 | 3,426 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 823 | 23rd |
| 1959 | 269 | 106th |
| 1976 | 54 | 203rd |
| 1992 | 23 | 401st |
| 2009 | 20 | 522nd |
| 2025 | 26 | 420th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 2nd in 1910 to 420th in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in Pennsylvania in a single year was 5,410, 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 Pennsylvania?
Helen was the 420th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 26 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 102,510 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Helen in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Helen in Pennsylvania in a single year was 5,410, in 1918.
What is the rank of Helen in Pennsylvania?
Helen ranked 420th among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.