Gilma
girl nameGilma entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #1181 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#1181
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1181 |
| 1900s | #2049 |
| 1910s | #3437 |
| 1920s | #4315 |
| 1930s | #3802 |
| 1950s | #4837 |
| 1960s | #6390 |
| 1970s | #7513 |
| 1980s | #8658 |
| 1990s | #10547 |
| 2000s | #12671 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gilma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilma alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilma in 2025?
- Gilma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gilma most popular?
- Gilma peaked in 1899, reaching #1181 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gilma with classmates?
- Gilma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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