How popular is the name Zelma in 2025?

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

When was the name Zelma most popular?

Zelma peaked in 1903, reaching #1009 among US boy names.

Zelma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Zelma entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1009 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1009

peak (1903)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Zelma alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Zelma in 2025?: Zelma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Zelma most popular?: Zelma peaked in 1903, reaching #1009 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Zelma with classmates?: Zelma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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