Thelma
Pronunciation: [ th-EHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thelma first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 65 babies have been named Thelma in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thelma is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,541 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,541
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Thelma is also used as a girl name, ranked #4386.
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About the Name Thelma
Thelma is a boy name .
Is Thelma a boy or girl name? Thelma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,541 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,386. Thelma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Thelma is currently ranked #29,541 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thelma include The, Thel, Thely, Thelie, Thy, Thie, and Thekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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