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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 95.6 years old
📈 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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