Thelma
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Will; Determined
Background: The name Thelma originates from the Greek word 'thelma,' meaning 'will' or 'determination.' It is also associated with the Germanic element 'helm,' which implies protection or resolution.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#177
Total births
226,571
Most popular decade
1920s
(207,303 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+941 ranks)
Years in Top 100
42
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,101
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 45
- Peak rank
- #1,058
- Most recent year
- 1969
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #4,404
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #836
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 7,839
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 32
- Recent rank
- #4,369
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).