Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Gilma
2 syllablesPeak year: 19895 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gilma's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gilma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gilma |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
Gilma through the decades
- Gilma peaked in 1989, when 14 babies were named Gilma in the US.
- The 1890s were Gilma's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1980–2002), use of Gilma has risen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.