Helmut is a male name with German origin. In German, it is pronounced as HEHL-moot (/ˈhɛlmuːt/). There is a variation of this name, which is spelled as Helmuth. Helmut has been given to baby boys in the United States since the early 20th century. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has remained fairly consistent. The highest rank that Helmut achieved was in 1971 when it reached number 2971 on the list of popular names for newborns. Despite not being as commonly used nowadays, Helmut carries a strong and distinctive sound, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a unique and memorable name for their baby boy.
| Helmut Schmidt was a German politician who served as chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. |
| Helmut Kohl was a German chancellor who helped reunify Germany and establish the European Union. |
| Helmut Lang is an Austrian artist and former fashion designer based in New York and on Long Island. |
| Helmut Newton was a German-Australian photographer known for his bold black-and-white fashion images featured in Vogue. |
| Helmut Haller was a German footballer who played in three World Cups and won Italian league titles with Bologna and Juventus. |
| Helmut Lotti is a Belgian tenor and singer-songwriter known for his versatility across languages and musical genres. |