NAME PROFILE
Helaine
Helaine is a name of French and English origin, meaning 'light' or 'shining light.' It conveys brightness and warmth, often associated with a vibrant personality that illuminates the lives of others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,794 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 1971 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 68%NJ — 12%MA — 9%CA — 8%PA — 3%
Notable People
Helaine Becker (Author, *A Day in the Life of a Firefighter*) · Helaine Rosen (American artist known for modern sculpture) · Helaine O'Neal (Television producer and writer) · Helaine Fendelman (Antiques expert and appraiser) · Helaine G. S. Kauffman (Acclaimed psychologist and author)
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