UK girl's name
Helin
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "she who is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Helin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Helin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 28 births.
This profile covers 384 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 386 living people in the UK are called Helin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Helin ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 28 girls were registered as Helin.
- • Helin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #545 in 2002.
- • About 386 living people in the UK are estimated to have Helin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2006
28 births
Estimated living
386
2026
Meaning
What does Helin mean?
The name Helin is a feminine given name of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word "heleen" meaning "moon" or "crescent moon." It traces its roots back to ancient Persia, where the moon held great significance in various aspects of life, including religion, culture, and literature.
In Persian mythology, the moon goddess, known as Anahita or Nahid, was revered as a symbol of fertility, purity, and beauty. The name Helin was likely inspired by this celestial deity, reflecting the admiration and reverence held for the moon in Persian culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Helin can be found in ancient Persian texts and literature, where it was occasionally bestowed upon women born under auspicious lunar phases or during full moon nights. However, it is important to note that variations of the name, such as Heline or Helina, were more commonly used in those times.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Helin. One of the earliest examples is Helin Vavilov (1887-1943), a renowned Russian botanist and geneticist who made significant contributions to the study of plant genetics and the preservation of plant diversity.
Another prominent figure was Helin Samandari (1904-1999), an Iranian feminist and journalist who played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and education in Iran during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Helin Wicker (1952-2022) was a celebrated American author and poet, known for her poignant works that explored themes of identity, love, and human experience.
The world of music also saw the influence of Helin Halvorsen (1929-2012), a Norwegian composer and violinist who produced numerous orchestral works and concertos that showcased her mastery of Nordic musical traditions.
Lastly, Helin Bölek (1986-present) is a Turkish-Swedish singer and songwriter who has gained international recognition for her unique blend of Turkish and Western musical styles, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and thought-provoking lyrics.
These individuals, spanning diverse fields and eras, have carried the name Helin with grace and distinction, contributing to its enduring legacy and adding richness to its cultural tapestry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Helin over time
The chart below shows babies named Helin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Helin, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 28 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Helin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Helin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3069 | 44 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2555 | 106 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1293 | 197 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1968 | 37 | 4 |
Geography
Where Helin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Helin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Helin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #545 in 2002.
Across the UK
Helin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#545 in 2002
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Helin
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Helin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Helin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Helin was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Helin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 28 babies registered as Helin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Helin?
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "she who is gracious".
How many people are called Helin in the UK?
A total of 384 babies have been registered as Helin across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Helin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Helin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #545 in 2002. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.