Zelpha
girl nameZelpha entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #750 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#750
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1034 |
| 1890s | #1109 |
| 1900s | #1182 |
| 1910s | #1277 |
| 1920s | #1708 |
| 1930s | #2625 |
| 1940s | #3150 |
| 1950s | #4926 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Zelpha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zelpha alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zelpha in 2025?
- Zelpha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Zelpha most popular?
- Zelpha peaked in 1891, reaching #750 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zelpha with classmates?
- Zelpha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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