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The name Hellen originates from the Greek name 'Helene,' meaning 'torch' or 'light.' It evolved through various languages and forms, including Ancient Greek and Middle English. Hellen is associated with the mythological figure Helen of Troy, which contributed to its historical popularity. The name conveys traits of beauty and grace, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Today, Hellen is perceived as a classic name and has several variants, including Helen and Ellen.

The name Hellen is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hellen has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hellen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 604th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 669th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1419th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3276th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3258th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2142nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hellen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.