Total births
172
Girls' name · since 1912
Helvi
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 172 babies named Helvi, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 172
- total births
- 1912–1926
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Helvi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 172 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Helvi recorded 172 times among girls since 1912, 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 1912 to 1926.
- 172 total births
- 1912–1926 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
172 girls have been named Helvi since 1912, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1926.
- 172
- total births
- 1912–1926
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Helvi was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
22 babies were named Helvi in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Helvi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Helvi's SSA record in two at 1919 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Helvi at a glance
Last recorded 1926Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Helvi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1926
- Peak year (1916)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Helvi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Helvi's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Helvi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
101 births
- 1920s
1920s
71 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 101 births (59% of all-time use).
Helvi by state
Where Helvi concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 11 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 2.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 2.9% |
Massachusetts share of Helvi's total US births 6.4%
Even split
11 of 172 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Helvi? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 172 babies named Helvi. The most recent recorded year was 1926. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 22 births.
When was Helvi most popular? ▼
Helvi was most popular in the 1910s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Helvi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Helvi are Massachusetts (11 births), Michigan (5 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Helvi been used? ▼
Records for Helvi go back to 1912, giving 15 years of history through 1926.
What names are similar to Helvi? ▼
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 Helvi's data
- Helvi's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (101 total births) through the 1920s (71) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Massachusetts records the most Helvis (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Helvi
Nearby Names Like Helvi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Helvi
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Helene Girl
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Hellen Girl
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Helga Girl
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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, 1912–1926 (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. "Helvi: Baby Name Since 1912 - 172 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/helvi. 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 Helvi 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.