girl's name
Shelma
SHEL-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 77
Shelma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 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 1938, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shelma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Shelma?
In 1966, Shelma 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.
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 Shelma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelma
- English SHEL-muh
Sibling Names for Shelma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelma
How popular is the name Shelma?
In 1966, Shelma 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 Shelma a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelma?
Shelma has 2 syllables.
When was Shelma most popular?
Shelma peaked in 1938, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.