Helga
Helga is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Holy, blessed, or successful.
Origin and history
Helga is a feminine given name derived from the Old Norse word heilagr, meaning holy or blessed. It was widely used throughout Scandinavian and Germanic cultures before spreading to other regions. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the early 20th century but is very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,209 babies in the United States have been named Helga since 1880. It ranks #3740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- NY (55.1 %)
- MN (9.8 %)
- IL (8.5 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 71 |
| 1890-1900 | 217 |
| 1900-1910 | 167 |
| 1910-1920 | 324 |
| 1920-1930 | 231 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 145 |
| 1950-1960 | 282 |
| 1960-1970 | 338 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Helga
- Helga Testorf: Art subject, Model
Fun facts
- Helga is the feminine form of Helgi, derived from the Old Norse word heilagr.
- The East Slavic name Olga evolved directly as an adaptation of the Norse name Helga.