Helmut vs Helmuth
Side-by-side comparison of Helmut and Helmuth — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Helmut | Helmuth |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 451 | 500 |
| Peak Year | 1960 | 1917 |
| Peak Year Births | 20 | 34 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1913 | 1892 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Helmut | Helmuth |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | — | 5 |
| 1900ss | — | 5 |
| 1910ss | 50 | 183 |
| 1920ss | 54 | 157 |
| 1930ss | 60 | 102 |
| 1940ss | 24 | 23 |
| 1950ss | 79 | 25 |
| 1960ss | 138 | — |
| 1970ss | 46 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1913–1978.