Belma
girl nameBelma entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1592 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1592
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1592 |
| 1900s | #1904 |
| 1910s | #2251 |
| 1920s | #3176 |
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #4254 |
| 1950s | #4282 |
| 1960s | #5432 |
| 1970s | #6943 |
| 1980s | #7749 |
| 1990s | #7239 |
| 2000s | #11212 |
| 2010s | #12507 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Belma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Belma alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Belma in 2025?
- Belma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Belma most popular?
- Belma peaked in 1895, reaching #1592 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Belma with classmates?
- Belma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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