Elma Name Popularity and Statistics
Elma is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elma?
Elma is spelled E-L-M-A. The name has 4 letters.
Elma Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,352
Recorded Births32
- Girls usage rose 208 places to #4,352 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elma Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 32 | #4,352 |
| 2024 | Girls | 30 | #4,560 |
| 2023 | Girls | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2022 | Girls | 25 | #5,172 |
| 2021 | Girls | 32 | #4,326 |
| 2020 | Girls | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2019 | Girls | 27 | #4,909 |
| 2018 | Girls | 32 | #4,357 |
| 2017 | Girls | 32 | #4,384 |
| 2016 | Girls | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2015 | Girls | 31 | #4,488 |
| 2014 | Girls | 27 | #5,025 |
| 2013 | Girls | 23 | #5,644 |
| 2012 | Girls | 35 | #4,216 |
| 2011 | Girls | 33 | #4,353 |
| 2010 | Girls | 31 | #4,608 |
| 2009 | Girls | 37 | #4,107 |
| 2008 | Girls | 37 | #4,179 |
| 2007 | Girls | 39 | #3,983 |
| 2006 | Girls | 37 | #3,992 |
| 2005 | Girls | 47 | #3,257 |
| 2004 | Girls | 37 | #3,819 |
| 2003 | Girls | 51 | #2,956 |
| 2002 | Girls | 40 | #3,394 |
When Was Elma Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
659 recorded births
National rank #249
1916 · Girls
622 recorded births
National rank #246
1921 · Girls
610 recorded births
National rank #271
1920 · Girls
600 recorded births
National rank #266
Where Elma Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,654 | 7 |