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Telma

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

How common is Telma?

Recorded births named Telma by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	276 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.

Telma's popularity over time

Babies named Telma per year — United States (1915–2025). United States peaked in 1976 (13/yr).

When was Telma popular?

Telma reached its peak in 1976, when it was the #7318 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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