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Helene

female

Meaning

"Torch; Bright One"

Helene is a French form of Helen, from Greek tradition associated with brightness and torch-like radiance.

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Popularity History of Helene

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3765Ranked in 2024

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#3765

Helene was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+372

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Helene

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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