Helmut
boy nameHelmut entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1812 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1812
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3030 |
| 1920s | #3580 |
| 1930s | #2916 |
| 1940s | #3279 |
| 1950s | #2562 |
| 1960s | #2290 |
| 1970s | #4552 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Helmut are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Helmut alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Helmut in 2025?
- Helmut is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Helmut most popular?
- Helmut peaked in 1960, reaching #1812 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Helmut with classmates?
- Helmut will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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