Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Shining light or torch
Popularity Rank: #2,711
Derived from the Greek name Helene which means 'torch' or 'shining light'. In Greek mythology, Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, whose kidnapping led to the Trojan War.
The name Hélène is of Greek origin and means Shining light or torch. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Hélène is commonly found in France, Belgium, Cameroon, and 57 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Hélène is recorded 23,865 times globally, ranking it as the 2,711th most common name worldwide.
Hélène is most prevalent in France, with 20,232 occurrences, making it the 181th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Hélène is found among 1 in every 64 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #181 | 1 : 64 |
| Belgium | #466 | 1 : 221 |
| Cameroon | #507 | 1 : 730 |
| Canada | #1,159 | 1 : 791 |
| Netherlands | #1,873 | 1 : 1,139 |
| Switzerland | #823 | 1 : 627 |
| Italy | #9,141 | 1 : 9,773 |
| United Kingdom | #8,137 | 1 : 8,182 |
| United States of America | #23,320 | 1 : 27,832 |
| Spain | #8,362 | 1 : 11,836 |
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