Helen

He·lenGreekHuman

At a glance

Helen is the #2126 dog name in our records. About 1 in 8,131 female dogs is called Helen, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Helen?

#2,126dog name of 19,856
1 in 8,131female dogs
60dogs in the records
#1,468cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 97%Boys 2%Not recorded 1%

98% girls · 2% boys among 59 dogs with a recorded sex

Helen over the years

Falling
01.22.32013: 1.0, 2014: 1.6, 2015: 0.3, 2016: 0.6, 2017: 0.9, 2018: 0.4, 2019: 0.6, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 0.2, 2022: 2.0, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 1.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Helen per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Helen

HelenaHelgaHelaHeliosHeloHelixHelmutHelene

Questions

Is Helen a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (98% female).

How popular is Helen for dogs?

Helen is the #2,126 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 60 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Helen?

Helen is said in 2 syllables: He·len. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Helen?

Helena, Helga and Hela sound similar.

What breeds are often named Helen?

Chihuahuas, Basset Hounds and Pugs are the breeds most often called Helen.

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