FIRST NAME
Zelma
Zelma is the 2,859th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 3,791 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 29 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2,859 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
32,332
living · #783
2020 CENSUS
3,791
living · #2,859
BABIES NAMED ZELMA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202516
As a female name, Zelma peaked in 1919, when 488 babies were named Zelma (the #287 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #28,759 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
29
living · #28,759
BABIES NAMED ZELMA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1888–1944
19446
As a male name, Zelma peaked in 1921, when 12 babies were named Zelma (the #2631 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)