Total births
1,084
Girls' name · since 1897
Helyn
1,084 babies named Helyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1897, with the highest year being 1917. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,084
- total births
- 1897–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1,084 girls have been named Helyn since 1897, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Helyn recorded 1,084 times among girls since 1897, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 2015.
- 1,084 total births
- 1897–2015 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,084 girls have been named Helyn since 1897, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,084
- total births
- 1897–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Helyn was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
62 babies were named Helyn in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Helyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Helyn's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Helyn at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Helyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–2015
- Peak year (1917)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Helyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Helyn's strongest decade.
373 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Helyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 61
1900s
61 births
- 1910s
1910s
371 births
- 1920s
1920s
373 births
- 1930s 89
1930s
89 births
- 1940s 75
1940s
75 births
- 1950s 67
1950s
67 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 373 births (34% of all-time use).
How Helyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Helyn's total volume
Helyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Helyn by state
Where Helyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 69 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 27 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 23 | 2.1% |
| #5 | California | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Helyn's total US births 6.4%
Even split
69 of 1,084 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Helyn? ▼
Since 1897, Social Security records show 1,084 babies named Helyn. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 62 births.
When was Helyn most popular? ▼
Helyn was most popular in the 1920s decade with 373 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Helyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Helyn are Pennsylvania (69 births), Illinois (27 births), Ohio (25 births).
How long has the name Helyn been used? ▼
Records for Helyn go back to 1897, giving 119 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Helyn? ▼
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 Helyn's data
- Helyn's decade-level peak was the 1920s (373 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Helyns (69 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Helyn
Nearby Names Like Helyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Helyn
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Hellen Girl
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Helga Girl
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Compare Helyn side by side: Helyn vs Helen Helyn vs Helena Helyn vs Helene
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1897–2015 (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. "Helyn: Baby Name Since 1897 - 1,084 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/helyn. 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 Helyn 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 June 2026.