unisex name
Helmi
HEL-mee (Finnish)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 550
Helmi is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 66% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1928 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Helmi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 76 |
| 1910s | 188 |
| 1920s | 96 |
How Popular Is Helmi?
In 1928, Helmi was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Helmi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Helmi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Helmi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Helmi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Helmi
- Finnish HEL-mee
Sibling Names for Helmi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Helmi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Helmi
How popular is the name Helmi?
In 1928, Helmi was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Helmi a girl's or a boy's name?
Helmi is used for both girls and boys. About 66% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Helmi?
Helmi has 2 syllables.
When was Helmi most popular?
Helmi peaked in 1918, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.