girl's name
Nelma
NEL-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,234
Nelma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1960 it was given to 7 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 1926, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1907.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 184 |
| 1920s | 415 |
| 1930s | 336 |
| 1940s | 195 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 7 |
How Popular Is Nelma?
In 1960, Nelma was given to 7 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.
Where Nelma Is Used
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 Nelma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelma
- English NEL-muh
Sibling Names for Nelma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelma
How popular is the name Nelma?
In 1960, Nelma was given to 7 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 Nelma a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelma?
Nelma has 2 syllables.
When was Nelma most popular?
Nelma peaked in 1926, when 50 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.