Hellon
Unusual anglicization of the Greek name Helen, meaning "bright one".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Hellon. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hellon today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hellon births was 1921 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hellon. 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 Hellon is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Hellons were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hellon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1921
23 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1958 SSA rank
#6,443
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Hellon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hellon from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 163 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hellon 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 Hellon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hellons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Alabama, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Hellon, while North Carolina, Texas, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hellon
The name Hellon has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the classical period around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "helios," meaning "sun." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the worship of the sun god Helios in Greek mythology.
In ancient times, the name was often spelled as "Hellon" or variations like "Hellen" and "Hellon." It was primarily used as a masculine given name among the Greek population. The name's connection to the sun deity and its celestial symbolism likely contributed to its popularity during that era.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Hellon can be found in the works of ancient Greek historians and philosophers. For instance, Plutarch, a renowned biographer and essayist from the 1st century CE, mentioned an individual named Hellon in his writings, although details about this person are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hellon. One such individual was Hellon of Byzantium, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 2nd century BCE and was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue. Another was Hellon of Chios, a Greek poet from the 5th century BCE, renowned for his lyric compositions.
In the realm of ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a character named Hellon, who was said to be one of the sons of the god Apollo. While details about this figure are limited, his inclusion in mythological tales further underscores the name's connection to the divine and celestial realms.
Another notable bearer of the name Hellon was a Spartan warrior who fought alongside King Leonidas during the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. Although little is known about his specific exploits, his participation in this legendary battle has etched his name in the annals of Spartan history.
Lastly, Hellon of Chalcedon was a Greek astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BCE. He is renowned for his contributions to the field of astronomy, including his work on calculating the circumference of the Earth and his observations of celestial bodies.
While the name Hellon may not be as widely used today, its rich historical roots and association with the sun and celestial entities in ancient Greek culture make it a fascinating and compelling name from an onomatological perspective.
People
Hellon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hellon 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
Hellon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hellon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hellon 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 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Hellon a common name?
We classify Hellon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 417 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hellon most popular?
The single biggest year for Hellon was 1921, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hellon is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hellon a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hellon 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.