How popular is the name Pelham in 2025?

Pelham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Pelham most popular?

Pelham peaked in 1913, reaching #2496 among US boy names.

Pelham will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Pelham entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2496 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2496

peak (1913)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Pelham are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Pelham alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Pelham in 2025?: Pelham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Pelham most popular?: Pelham peaked in 1913, reaching #2496 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Pelham with classmates?: Pelham will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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