Helenann
A combination of the feminine names Helen and Ann.
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Helenann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Helenann today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Helenann births was 1938 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Helenann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Helenann is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Helenanns were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Helenann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1938
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1963 SSA rank
#6,127
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Helenann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Helenann from the 1920s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 28 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Helenann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Helenann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Helenann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Helenann
The given name Helenann is a relatively uncommon name with roots that can be traced back to the Greek language and culture. It is believed to be a combination of the Greek names Helen and Ann, each with their own distinct origins and meanings.
The first part of the name, Helen, finds its roots in the ancient Greek word "helene," which means "bright one" or "shining light." This name has been in use since antiquity and is closely associated with the legendary figure of Helen of Troy, whose extraordinary beauty was said to have sparked the Trojan War.
The second part of the name, Ann, is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor." This name has biblical origins and can be found in the Old Testament, where it is the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Helenann can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. He mentions a woman named Helenann who was a priestess at the Temple of Aphrodite in the city of Corinth.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Helenann. One such figure was Helenann of Auxerre (c. 841 - c. 923), a Frankish abbess and scholar who was renowned for her extensive knowledge of languages and her contributions to the preservation of ancient texts.
Another notable Helenann was Helenann of Troyes (c. 1150 - c. 1220), a French noblewoman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside her husband, Count Theobald III of Champagne.
In the realm of literature, Helenann of Thuringia (c. 1230 - c. 1300) was a German poet and mystic whose works, such as the "Book of Divine Grace," influenced the development of medieval mystical literature.
In the field of science, Helenann Davisson (1887 - 1962) was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electron diffraction and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1937 for her experimental confirmation of the wave nature of electrons.
Lastly, Helenann Keller (1880 - 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer who overcame the challenges of being deaf and blind to become an influential advocate for people with disabilities and a renowned writer, with her autobiography "The Story of My Life" being widely acclaimed.
While the name Helenann may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical and cultural significance serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of names that have stood the test of time.
People
Helenann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Helenann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Helenann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Helenann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Helenann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Helenann a common name?
We classify Helenann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Helenann most popular?
The single biggest year for Helenann was 1938, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Helenann is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Helenann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Helenann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.