Helmut
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Helmut was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
450 births recorded 1913–1978 · peaked in 1960 with 20 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
332 births recorded 1903–1961 · peaked in 1943 with 49 births
Most common in: Moselle, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Helmut’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | #2375 | — |
| 1958 | #1953 | ↑422 |
| 1959 | #2414 | ↓461 |
| 1960 | #1812 | ↑602 |
| 1961 | #1948 | ↓136 |
| 1962 | #2504 | ↓556 |
| 1963 | #1957 | ↑547 |
| 1964 | #2409 | ↓452 |
| 1965 | #2366 | ↑43 |
| 1966 | #2132 | ↑234 |
| 1967 | #2470 | ↓338 |
| 1968 | #2445 | ↑25 |
| 1969 | #2861 | ↓416 |
| 1970 | #3521 | ↓660 |
| 1971 | #3146 | ↑375 |
| 1972 | #4441 | ↓1295 |
| 1973 | #4505 | ↓64 |
| 1974 | #4634 | ↓129 |
| 1977 | #5845 | ↓1211 |
| 1978 | #5772 | ↑73 |
Frequently asked questions about Helmut
Is Helmut a popular name?
Helmut has 450 recorded births in United States between 1913 and 1978, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Helmut more common for boys or girls?
Helmut is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Helmut most popular?
Helmut peaked in 1960 in United States, with 20 recorded births that year.
Is Helmut rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Helmut’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2273 in 1913 to #5772 in 1978.
How many babies have been named Helmut?
At least 782 babies have been recorded with the name Helmut across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Helmut popular in more than one country?
Yes — Helmut appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.