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Why parents love Helena- Helena Bonham Carter is British cinema's most eccentric genius.
- Shakespeare used Helena in two plays.
- My Chemical Romance's Helena is a gothic-rock anthem.
- Three syllables with a classical, luminous sound: heh-LAY-nah.
- The meaning shining light carries Troy-level beauty.
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The vibe of Helena
shining lightBonham CarterShakespeareTroyMidsummerMy Chemical Romancegothicclassical
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Origin & history of Helena
Greek Helene (shining light)
→ Latinate Helena
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Greek roots
Helena is the Latinate form of Helen meaning shining light. Helena Bonham Carter is one of the most acclaimed and eccentric actresses in British cinema. Shakespeare used Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream and All's Well That Ends Well. My Chemical Romance's Helena (2004) is a gothic-rock anthem.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Greek/Latin form; Shakespeare used it twice.
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Today
Helena remains a beloved choice, ranking #487 in the US. 39,561 babies have been named Helena since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Helena?
2024
peak year
Today, Helena ranks around #487 in the United States, with roughly 644 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 754 babies were given the name (ranked #414 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Helena's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 39,561 babies have been registered as Helena since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
754
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #414)
(ranked #414)
644
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
6,440
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
39,561
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Helena9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Helena's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking in the light. People named Helena tend to be luminous, eccentric, and gifted at appearing in the most important plays.
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Appears in the most important plays✦
Luminous eccentricity◈
Double-Shakespeare◎
Troy-level radiance♡
Gothic-anthem presenceH8
E5
L3
E5
N5
A1
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Helena🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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