FIRST NAME
Elma
Elma is the 1,611th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 8,443 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 131 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,611 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
42,281
living · #669
2020 CENSUS
8,443
living · #1,611
BABIES NAMED ELMA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202532
As a female name, Elma peaked in 1918, when 659 babies were named Elma (the #249 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #20,851 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
131
living · #20,851
BABIES NAMED ELMA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1896–1957
19578
As a male name, Elma peaked in 1916, when 23 babies were named Elma (the #1471 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)