Declining since 2015.
Popularity of Helaman since 1981
Babies named Helaman per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Helaman is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1981. It reached its peak popularity in 2015, but has since seen a decline, a trajectory confirmed by the data showing a falling trend from that year. Despite never breaking into the top 1,000 names, the name holds cultural significance for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as Helaman is a key figure in the Book of Mormon. The name's meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with themes of mercy and leadership from the scriptural narrative. No top states have been recorded for this name, highlighting its widespread but infrequent use across the country.
Helaman is a name that appears in the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Latter-day Saint movement. The name is of uncertain etymology, even within the fictional context, though it is sometimes interpreted as meaning "mercy" or "vessel of mercy" based on the character's narrative role. The first recorded use as a given name in the United States is 1981, likely reflecting its adoption among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Sibling names for Helaman
Names that share Helaman's style, for a brother or sister.
