The nameHéline

Héline is a recent French girl's name.

Meaning

It is linked to Hélène and Éline, from a Greek name of debated meaning often tied to light.

Origin

Greek.

History

In France it has been given since the late 1980s, most often in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Héline

Héline in France

2064thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2007peak year (35 births)
595babies named Héline in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Héline was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 200 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Héline. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Héline in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Héline in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Héline mean?

It is linked to Hélène and Éline, from a Greek name of debated meaning often tied to light.

What is the origin of the name Héline?

Greek.

Is Héline a girl's or a boy's name?

Héline is a girl's name.