girl's name
Helvi
HEL-vee (Finnish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 172
Helvi is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1926 it was given to 10 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 1916, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Helvi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 71 |
How Popular Is Helvi?
In 1926, Helvi was given to 10 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.
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 Helvi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Helvi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Helvi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Helvi
- Finnish HEL-vee
Sibling Names for Helvi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Helvi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Helvi
How popular is the name Helvi?
In 1926, Helvi was given to 10 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 Helvi a girl's or a boy's name?
Helvi is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Helvi?
Helvi has 2 syllables.
When was Helvi most popular?
Helvi peaked in 1916, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.