Pelham Name Popularity and Statistics
Pelham is predominantly used for boys. 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 Pelham?
Pelham is spelled P-E-L-H-A-M. The name has 6 letters.
Pelham Popularity in 1973
Rank#5,101
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,542 places to #5,101 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1958.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Pelham Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1912 through 1973. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Boys | 5 | #5,101 |
| 1958 | Boys | 6 | #3,559 |
| 1953 | Boys | 5 | #3,798 |
| 1951 | Boys | 6 | #3,364 |
| 1947 | Boys | 5 | #3,733 |
| 1943 | Boys | 5 | #3,538 |
| 1939 | Boys | 6 | #3,113 |
| 1934 | Boys | 5 | #3,679 |
| 1933 | Boys | 7 | #3,004 |
| 1928 | Boys | 8 | #3,076 |
| 1926 | Boys | 5 | #4,201 |
| 1924 | Boys | 6 | #3,867 |
| 1923 | Boys | 7 | #3,467 |
| 1922 | Boys | 5 | #4,307 |
| 1920 | Boys | 7 | #3,489 |
| 1919 | Boys | 8 | #3,115 |
| 1918 | Boys | 7 | #3,368 |
| 1917 | Boys | 9 | #2,732 |
| 1913 | Boys | 6 | #2,496 |
| 1912 | Boys | 5 | #2,544 |
When Was Pelham 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.
1917 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,732
1928 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,076
1919 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,115
1933 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,004
Where Pelham Ranked Highest in 1928
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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #477 | 5 |