Nelma
girl nameNelma entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #1054 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#1054
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2135 |
| 1910s | #1697 |
| 1920s | #1210 |
| 1930s | #1255 |
| 1940s | #2186 |
| 1950s | #3763 |
| 1960s | #5168 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nelma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nelma alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nelma in 2025?
- Nelma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nelma most popular?
- Nelma peaked in 1926, reaching #1054 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nelma with classmates?
- Nelma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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