How Many People Are Named Zelma?

16,919

people in the United States are named Zelma

1 in 19,800 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2028

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0051%

Of US population

Peak Year

1919

494 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: ZEL-mə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of SELMA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.3%
Male
0.7%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 97.9 years old

Young (<30) 238
1.4%
Adult (30–60) 457
2.7%
Senior (>60) 16,224
95.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,425
Kentucky 913
Oklahoma 737
Tennessee 693
Missouri 667
Arkansas 653
North Carolina 612
Georgia 498
Illinois 489
Ohio 484

💡 Fun Facts About "Zelma"

  • 17 babies were named Zelma in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1919
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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