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Shelma

Shelma is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shelma?

Recorded births named Shelma by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	77 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shelma's popularity over time

Babies named Shelma per year — United States (1937–1966). United States peaked in 1938 (10/yr).

When was Shelma popular?

Shelma reached its peak in 1938, when it was the #4765 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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