unisex name
Thelmer
THEL-mer (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 189
Thelmer is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 25% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1938 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 1921, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Thelmer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 74 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 21 |
How Popular Is Thelmer?
In 1938, Thelmer 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 Thelmer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Thelmer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Thelmer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Thelmer
- English THEL-mer
Sibling Names for Thelmer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Thelmer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Thelmer
How popular is the name Thelmer?
In 1938, Thelmer 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 Thelmer a girl's or a boy's name?
Thelmer is used for both girls and boys. About 25% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Thelmer?
Thelmer has 2 syllables.
When was Thelmer most popular?
Thelmer peaked in 1921, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.