Helma Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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

Fictional characters named Helma

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)

StateBirthsShare
WI 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18858
18866
18875
18886
188910
189012
18919
18925
189314
189416
189515
18968
18979
189816
189911
19007
19019
190211
190310
19047
190510
19066
190711
19088
190916
19107
191110
191214
19138
191418
191523
191625
191715
191823
191911
192014
192121
192220
192316
192414
192510
19267
192710
19285
19298
19309
19315
19328
19337
19345
19365
19375
19395
19416
19435
19525