Helmuth
Every Helmuth since 1892 — 500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Helmuth
Helmuth is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1892, 500 American babies have been named Helmuth. Its peak came in 1917, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Helmuth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Helmuth year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1940 | 7 | #2,987 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,092 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,121 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,708 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,787 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,133 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,698 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Helmuth
- Helmuth von Moltke the Elder Military personnel · 1800–1891
- Helmuth Weidling Military personnel · 1891–1955
- Helmuth von Moltke the Younger Military personnel · 1848–1916
- Helmuth James von Moltke Lawyer · 1907–1945
- Helmuth von Pannwitz Military personnel · 1898–1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Helmuth in 2025?
Helmuth did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Helmuth?
500 babies have been named Helmuth in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Helmuth most popular?
Helmuth peaked in 1917, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Helmuth a boy or girl name?
Helmuth is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Helmuth rising or falling?
Helmuth has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Helmuth?
Well-known people named Helmuth include Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (military personnel), Helmuth Weidling (military personnel), Helmuth von Moltke the Younger (military personnel).