1,788births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2019Peak · Sweden
#223Sweden 2025
Helmer is a boy name family recorded 1,788 times in 3 countries since 1884. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#223 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2019, at 66.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Helmer
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmer | Swedish | 942 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #223 | 2019 | ▼ 20 % |
| Helmer | Swedish | 835 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1885 | – |
| Helmer | Swedish | 11 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1981 | – |
Questions about Helmer
How popular is the name Helmer?
In 2025 it ranked #223 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,788 births across 3 countries.
When was Helmer most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2019, at 66.3 births per 100,000.
Is Helmer a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Helmer is a boy name.