Shelma
Girl nameShelma has been given to 77 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It peaked in 1938.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
77
Peak year
1938 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1937
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shelma — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shelma.
Sibling name ideas for Shelma
Same era and popularity as Shelma, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shelma?
Shelma has been given to 77 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shelma peak?
Shelma peaked in 1938, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Shelma a girl or boy name?
Shelma is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shelma are girls).
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