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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 97.9 years old
📈 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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