How old is someone named Helena?
The average Helena is 31 years old.
Half of all living Helenas are between 11 and 49. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Helenas are much younger than 31.
When was Helena popular?
Helena is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,197 | 0 |
| 1910s | 3,339 | 0 |
| 1920s | 3,307 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,035 | 420 |
| 1940s | 2,066 | 1,200 |
| 1950s | 2,273 | 1,800 |
| 1960s | 2,342 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 2,018 | 1,900 |
| 1980s | 2,014 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 2,859 | 2,800 |
| 2000s | 5,013 | 5,000 |
| 2010s | 5,882 | 5,800 |
| 2020s | 4,145 | 4,100 |
How many Helenas are still alive?
About 27,000 Helenas are alive in the US today. That's 67% of the roughly 40,000 babies named Helena since 1880.
Roughly half of all Helenas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Helena?
About one in three living Helenas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Helena an old name?
Somewhat. Helena is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Helena will be 33 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Helena a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Helenas are women.
Names the same age as Helena
NAME TWIN
Helena's name twin is Cecilia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cecilia's age curve is the closest match to Helena's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Helena
How old is the average Helena?
The average Helena in the US is 31 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Helena?
About 27,000 Helenas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 40,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Helena most popular?
In 2025, when about 840 baby girls were named Helena.
Is Helena a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 31% of living Helenas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this