Girls name · California
Helena in California
Helena was the 320th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 102 babies named Helena that year. Since 1915, California families have named 3,895 babies Helena.
Popularity over time
Helena in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 367th |
| 1935 | 7 | 476th |
| 1950 | 18 | 539th |
| 1965 | 27 | 617th |
| 1980 | 28 | 766th |
| 1995 | 74 | 509th |
| 2010 | 109 | 385th |
| 2025 | 102 | 320th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 367th in 1915 to 320th in 2025.
The most babies named Helena in California in a single year was 116, in 2018. Its best showing was 298th among girls names in 1918.
Across the country, Helena reached its best rank of 59th in Vermont (1912). See Helena in every state →
How popular is Helena in California?
Helena was the 320th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 102 babies named Helena that year. Since 1915, California families have named 3,895 babies Helena.
How many babies are named Helena in California?
In 2025, 102 babies were named Helena in California. The most babies named Helena in California in a single year was 116, in 2018.
What is the rank of Helena in California?
Helena ranked 320th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 298th among girls names in 1918.
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.
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