How Common is the First Name Thelma?
We estimate that there are 39,126 people named Thelma who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Thelma is the 580th most common for women, and the 1,076th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Thelma?
The average person named Thelma is 73.15 years old.
Is Thelma a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
29 people named Thelma were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 4,661st most popular name for girls, and the 8,077th most popular overall.
The popularity of Thelma peaked in 1910, when it was the 25th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Thelma a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Thelma is almost exclusively a female name. 99.7% of people named Thelma are female.
Facts About the Name Thelma
Popularity of Thelma in England
In 2020, Thelma was the in England and Wales.