How Many People Are Named Helder?
Complete statistics for the name Helder: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Helder is a very rare male name, with only 220 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,502,177 Americans. The majority of those named Helder are under 30, giving it a modern twist despite its peak popularity back in 1977.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 230 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Helder Through the Generations
Helder's journey through the generations shows a slow decline since its peak in 1977 when there were 11 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by younger individuals, with 99 under 30 years old, 131 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This trend suggests that while Helder remains a niche choice, it still resonates with contemporary parents looking for something unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Helder's Portuguese roots
📄 About the Name Helder
How Many People Have the Name Helder?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 651 people in the United States currently share the name Helder. That works out to roughly 1 in every 509,139 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Helder a Common or Rare Name?
Helder is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Helder Mean?
Helder means "Portuguese for 'leader'" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Helder in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Helder Most Popular?
The name Helder reached peak popularity in 1977, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Helder?
Approximately 651 people named Helder live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 651. That works out to roughly 1 in 509,139 Americans.
Is Helder a rare name?
Helder is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 509,139 Americans has this name.
What does the name Helder mean?
Helder means "Portuguese for 'leader'" and comes from Portuguese origins.
Is Helder more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Helder are male and 0% are female.
When was Helder most popular?
Helder peaked in 1977 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.