Shelma Name Popularity and Statistics
Shelma 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 Shelma?
Shelma is spelled S-H-E-L-M-A. The name has 6 letters.
Shelma Popularity in 1966
Rank#5,273
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 1,305 places to #5,273 and recorded 2 more births compared with 1962.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shelma Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1937 through 1966. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Girls | 7 | #5,273 |
| 1962 | Girls | 5 | #6,578 |
| 1956 | Girls | 5 | #5,952 |
| 1954 | Girls | 5 | #5,753 |
| 1948 | Girls | 5 | #5,243 |
| 1947 | Girls | 5 | #5,295 |
| 1945 | Girls | 5 | #4,556 |
| 1943 | Girls | 7 | #3,801 |
| 1941 | Girls | 6 | #3,954 |
| 1939 | Girls | 9 | #2,922 |
| 1938 | Girls | 10 | #2,730 |
| 1937 | Girls | 8 | #3,146 |
When Was Shelma 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.
1938 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #2,730
1939 · Girls
9 recorded births
National rank #2,922
1937 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #3,146
1966 · Girls
7 recorded births
National rank #5,273