How Many People Are Named Elma?

22,152

people in the United States are named Elma

1 in 15,122 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1748

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0066%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

674 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Dutch, German
Pronunciation: EL-ma (German)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Short form of WILHELMINE or names ending in elma, such as ANSELMA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
97.8%
Male
2.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 95.6 years old

Young (<30) 958
4.3%
Adult (30–60) 906
4.1%
Senior (>60) 20,288
91.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,034
North Carolina 948
Pennsylvania 861
Louisiana 700
New York 615
Mississippi 610
Ohio 609
Alabama 537
Georgia 528
California 522

💡 Fun Facts About "Elma"

  • 30 babies were named Elma in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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