Helyn

Girl name

Helyn has been given to 1,084 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1917.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,084

Peak year

1917 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1897

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Helyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Helengirl

1,027,307 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Helyn.

Ardieunisex

1,085 babies since 1892

Velagirl

1,082 babies since 1888

Eleonoregirl

1,088 babies since 1882

Lavedagirl

1,091 babies since 1912

Genevivegirl

1,077 babies since 1892

Vertagirl

1,093 babies since 1887

Annergirl

1,096 babies since 1880

Gerdagirl

1,099 babies since 1887

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FAQ

How popular is the name Helyn?

Helyn has been given to 1,084 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Helyn peak?

Helyn peaked in 1917, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Helyn a girl or boy name?

Helyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Helyn are girls).

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