Total births
168
Girls' name · since 1947
Helayne
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 168 babies named Helayne, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 168
- total births
- 1947–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
168 girls have been named Helayne since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Helayne recorded 168 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1966.
- 168 total births
- 1947–1966 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
168 girls have been named Helayne since 1947, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1966.
- 168
- total births
- 1947–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Helayne was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
24 babies were named Helayne in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Helayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Helayne splits its recorded history at 1958: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Helayne at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Helayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1966
- Peak year (1954)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Helayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Helayne's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Helayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
108 births
- 1960s
1960s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 108 births (64% of all-time use).
Helayne by state
Where Helayne concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 38 | 22.6% |
New York share of Helayne's total US births 22.6%
38 of 168 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Helayne? ▼
168 babies have been named Helayne since 1947. It was last recorded in 1966. The peak year was 1954 with 24 births.
When was Helayne most popular? ▼
Helayne was most popular in the 1950s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Helayne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Helayne are New York (38 births).
How long has the name Helayne been used? ▼
Helayne has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 20 years of data through 1966.
What names are similar to Helayne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Helen, Helena, Helene, Hellen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Helayne's data
- Helayne's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (108 total births) through the 1960s (54) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Helaynes (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Helayne
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Helayne
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–1966 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Helayne: Baby Name Since 1947 - 168 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/helayne. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Helayne draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.