Helmut
- Pronunciation
- [Hel-mut]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Brave
- Origin
- German
Helmut Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 451 baby boys have been named Helmut. The name peaked in 1960 with 20 US births that year (rank #1834).
Top States for Helmut
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Helmut births are: New York (15), Illinois (10).
Other German-Origin Names Like Helmut
If you like Helmut's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Helmut's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Helmut
Famous People Named Helmut
2 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Helmut.
- Helmut Kohl is regarded as the greatest European leader of the second half of the 20th century.
- Helmut Newton was a German-Australian fashion photographer who gained international fame with his erotic photos for various fashion magazines.
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Compare Helmut to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Helmut against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).