Helios
Every Helios since 2000 — 466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Helios
Helios is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,367 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 466 American babies have been named Helios. Its peak came in 2025, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Helios stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Helios year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,367 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,887 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,141 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,687 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,091 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,447 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,665 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,172 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,000 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,380 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,607 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,307 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,691 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,060 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,059 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,570 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,048 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,006 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,525 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Helios in 2025?
Helios ranked #2,367 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Helios?
466 babies have been named Helios in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Helios most popular?
Helios peaked in 2025, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Helios a boy or girl name?
Helios is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Helios rising or falling?
Helios is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.