Thelma
boy nameThelma entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #709 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#709
peak (1906)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1022 |
| 1900s | #837 |
| 1910s | #1067 |
| 1920s | #1263 |
| 1930s | #1320 |
| 1940s | #2395 |
| 1950s | #3221 |
| 1960s | #3831 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Thelma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Thelma alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Thelma in 2025?
- Thelma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Thelma most popular?
- Thelma peaked in 1906, reaching #709 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Thelma with classmates?
- Thelma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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