How popular is the name Helma in 2025?

Helma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Helma most popular?

Helma peaked in 1880, reaching #738 among US girl names.

Helma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Helma entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #738 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#738

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Helma are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Helma alive today was born around 1914, making them about 111 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Helma in 2025?: Helma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Helma most popular?: Helma peaked in 1880, reaching #738 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Helma with classmates?: Helma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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