Thelma
Female name · ↓ Falling
111,385
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Thelma
Thelma is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 111,385 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 105 births |
| 1890s | 2,587 births |
| 1900s | 18,058 births |
| 1910s | 29,929 births |
| 1920s | 28,943 births |
| 1930s | 15,492 births |
| 1940s | 8,185 births |
| 1950s | 4,753 births |
| 1960s | 2,314 births |
| 1970s | 846 births |
| 1980s | 173 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thelma?
Thelma has been given to 111,385 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 3,340 births that year.
Is Thelma a boy or girl name?
Thelma is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Thelma most popular?
Thelma was most popular in 1920, when 3,340 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Thelma?
Thelma first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).