Helga
girl nameHelga entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #565 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#565
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #762 |
| 1890s | #640 |
| 1900s | #923 |
| 1910s | #1079 |
| 1920s | #1798 |
| 1930s | #1668 |
| 1940s | #2591 |
| 1950s | #2125 |
| 1960s | #2089 |
| 1970s | #4099 |
| 1980s | #8623 |
| 1990s | #12614 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Helga are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Helga alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helga in 2025?
- Helga is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Helga most popular?
- Helga peaked in 1899, reaching #565 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Helga with classmates?
- Helga will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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