Helaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Helaine is of Old French origin, derived from the Greek name Helena, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light'. It evolved through historical forms such as Helena and Hélène. The name is characterized by its elegance and femininity. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. It gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique choice among English names.
The name Helaine is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast 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, Helaine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, 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 West. Across generations, 'Helaine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3109th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1456th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1543rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4226th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Helaine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Helaine"
Pronunciation
/həˈleɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Helaine is derived from the Old French name 'Hélène', which is a form of the Greek name 'Helena'. The Greek 'Helena' is believed to be derived from the word 'helene', meaning 'torch' or 'light'.
Meaning
bright, shining light
Language Evolution
Helena (Greek), Hélène (Old French), Helaine (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Helaine gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, influenced by the revival of interest in Old French names.
Variants & Derivatives
Helena, Hélène, Elaine, Helen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Helaine is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often associated with femininity and grace.
Famous People
Helaine Becker (Author), Helaine D. E. H. Steinberg (Physician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Helaine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Helaine"
"Helaine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3109th of 9107 | 154 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1456th of 9204 | 520 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1543rd of 12526 | 862 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4226th of 19264 | 224 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Helaine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Helaine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
71.72% 989th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
40.10% 624th/1556 |
- |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
29.96% 728th/2430 |
- |
79.68% 2211th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
51.39% 1790th/3483 |
- |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Helaine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Helaine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.