Helma Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEL-ma / /ˈhɛl.mə/German; Dutch
Meaning
German: helmet; Dutch: protection
Historical & Cultural Background
Helma is a feminine form of the name Helmut, which is of German origin. It has been used in various European cultures, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands. The name reflects a historical significance associated with protection and strength, often linked to the imagery of a helmet. While not widely used in contemporary times, it retains a classic charm.
Similar Names
Variants
- Helmine
- Helmae
International Variants
- Helma (Dutch)
- Helma (German)
Famous people named Helma
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Helma was first seen in the United States in 1880. Helma has ranked as high as #815 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Helma has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Helma (1922)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |