Total births
500
Boys' name · since 1892
Helmuth
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 500 babies named Helmuth, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 500
- total births
- 1892–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Helmuth is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 500 have been recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Helmuth has been recorded 500 times among boys since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1958.
- 500 total births
- 1892–1958 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
500 boys have been named Helmuth since 1892, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1958.
- 500
- total births
- 1892–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Helmuth was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
34 babies were named Helmuth in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Helmuth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Helmuth's full recorded timeline at 1928, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1892, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Helmuth at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Helmuth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1958
- Peak year (1917)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Helmuth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Helmuth's strongest decade.
183 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Helmuth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
183 births
- 1920s
1920s
157 births
- 1930s
1930s
102 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 183 births (37% of all-time use).
How Helmuth compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Helmuth's total volume
Helmuth vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Helmuth by state
Where Helmuth concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 29 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 5.4% |
| #3 | South Dakota | | 22 | 4.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 2.0% |
Wisconsin share of Helmuth's total US births 5.8%
Even split
29 of 500 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Helmuth? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 500 babies named Helmuth. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 34 births.
When was Helmuth most popular? ▼
Helmuth was most popular in the 1910s decade with 183 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Helmuth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Helmuth are Wisconsin (29 births), Texas (27 births), South Dakota (22 births).
How long has the name Helmuth been used? ▼
Helmuth has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 67 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Helmuth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Helen, Helmer, Helios, Helmut, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Helmuth's data
- Helmuth's decade-level peak was the 1910s (183 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Helmuths (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Helmuth
Nearby Names Like Helmuth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Helmuth
Helen Boy
3,105 births
Helmer Boy
835 births
Helios Boy
#2906 466 births
Helmut Boy
450 births
Helio Boy
#7366 343 births
Compare Helmuth side by side: Helmuth vs Helen Helmuth vs Helmer Helmuth vs Helios
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1892–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Helmuth: Baby Name Since 1892 - 500 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/helmuth. 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 Helmuth 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 June 2026.