girl's name
Felma
FEL-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 113
Felma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1939 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Felma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 15 |
How Popular Is Felma?
In 1939, Felma was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Felma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Felma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Felma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Felma
- English FEL-muh
Sibling Names for Felma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Felma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Felma
How popular is the name Felma?
In 1939, Felma was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Felma a girl's or a boy's name?
Felma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Felma?
Felma has 2 syllables.
When was Felma most popular?
Felma peaked in 1915, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.