Girls name · Virginia
Helen in Virginia
Helen was the 205th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 40 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 21,076 babies Helen.
Popularity over time
Helen in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 185 | 6th |
| 1926 | 558 | 5th |
| 1943 | 299 | 25th |
| 1959 | 127 | 81st |
| 1976 | 29 | 187th |
| 1992 | 28 | 222nd |
| 2009 | 29 | 290th |
| 2025 | 40 | 205th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 6th in 1910 to 205th in 2025.
The most babies named Helen in Virginia in a single year was 735, in 1922. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1916.
Across the country, Helen reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (1910). See Helen in every state →
How popular is Helen in Virginia?
Helen was the 205th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 40 babies named Helen that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 21,076 babies Helen.
How many babies are named Helen in Virginia?
In 2025, 40 babies were named Helen in Virginia. The most babies named Helen in Virginia in a single year was 735, in 1922.
What is the rank of Helen in Virginia?
Helen ranked 205th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1916.
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.