Thelma Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTHEL-muh / θɛlməGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: will; English: brave woman
Historical & Cultural Background
Thelma originated from the Greek word 'thelma', meaning 'will' or 'wish'. It gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name was popularized by the 1920 novel 'Thelma' by Marie Corelli, which contributed to its use as a given name.
Trend Summary
Thelma has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early to mid-20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thelma was first seen in the United States in 1896. Thelma has ranked as high as #871 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Thelma has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thelma (1955)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 44 |
| 1919 | 42 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 45 |
| 1925 | 41 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 33 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 34 |
| 1931 | 37 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 32 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 24 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |