Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Pelham
//ˈpɛləm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19176 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pelham'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.
Pelham's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pelham |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
Pelham through the decades
- Pelham peaked in 1917, when 9 babies were named Pelham in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1928–1973), use of Pelham has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.