17,129births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1904Peak · United States
#6838United States 2025
Zelma is a girl name family recorded 17,129 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6838 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1904, at 49.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Zelma
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelma | Russian | 16,936 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6838 | 1904 | ▲ 37 % |
| Zelma | Russian | 132 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1931 | – |
| Zelma | Russian | 33 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2009 | – |
| Zelma | Russian | 18 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1917 | – |
| Zelma | Russian | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1907 | – |
Questions about Zelma
How popular is the name Zelma?
In 2025 it ranked #6838 in the United States. Official registers record 17,129 births across 5 countries.
When was Zelma most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1904, at 49.1 births per 100,000.
Is Zelma a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Zelma is a girl name.