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Zelma

Zelma is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Zelma?

Recorded births named Zelma by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	16,936 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.

Zelma's popularity over time

Babies named Zelma per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1919 (494/yr).

When was Zelma popular?

Zelma reached its peak in 1919, when it was the #523 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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