Total births
365
Girls' name · since 1898
Helmi
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 365 babies named Helmi, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 365
- total births
- 1898–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Helmi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 365 recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Helmi recorded 365 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1928.
- 365 total births
- 1898–1928 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
365 girls have been named Helmi since 1898, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1928.
- 365
- total births
- 1898–1928
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Helmi was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
29 babies were named Helmi in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Helmi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Helmi splits its recorded history at 1914: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Helmi at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Helmi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1928
- Peak year (1918)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Helmi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Helmi's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Helmi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s
1900s
76 births
- 1910s
1910s
188 births
- 1920s
1920s
96 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 188 births (52% of all-time use).
Helmi by state
Where Helmi concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 72 | 19.7% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 34 | 9.3% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 10 | 2.7% |
Michigan share of Helmi's total US births 19.7%
Even split
72 of 365 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Helmi? ▼
Helmi has been given to 365 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1928. 29 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Helmi most popular? ▼
Helmi was most popular in the 1910s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Helmi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Helmi are Michigan (72 births), Minnesota (34 births), Massachusetts (10 births).
How long has the name Helmi been used? ▼
Records for Helmi go back to 1898, giving 31 years of history through 1928.
What names are similar to Helmi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Helen, Helena, Helene, Hellen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Helmi's data
- Helmi's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (188 total births) through the 1920s (96) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Helmis (72 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Helmi
Nearby Names Like Helmi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Helmi
Helen Girl
#425 1,024,202 births
Helena Girl
#414 40,412 births
Helene Girl
#3759 33,334 births
Hellen Girl
#1637 8,353 births
Helga Girl
2,209 births
Compare Helmi side by side: Helmi vs Helen Helmi vs Helena Helmi vs Helene
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1898–1928 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Helmi: Baby Name Since 1898 - 365 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/helmi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Helmi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.