Shining light or torch
A variant of the Greek name Helen, it is derived from the word 'helene' meaning torch or light. In Greek mythology, Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda, whose beauty was the cause of the Trojan War. This specific spelling was moderately popular in the early 20th century but has since become a rare alternative to the more common Helen.
Less common today
Hellen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,515 in 2023.
South Korean educator and diplomat
Olympic middle-distance runner
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).