Girl nameCurrently #15,033 in the USFalling
Telma
2 syllablesPeak year: 19945 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
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Telma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Telma |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Telma through the decades
- Telma peaked in 1994, when 13 babies were named Telma in the US.
- The 1950s were Telma's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Telma currently ranks #15,033 in the US and is cooling off.