NAME PROFILE
Thelma
Thelma is of Greek origin meaning 'will,' 'volition,' or 'determination.' It conveys a sense of strength and independence, often associated with adventurous and spirited personalities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 226,602 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%CA — 22%NY — 19%FL — 18%GA — 17%
Notable People
Thelma Ritter (Actress, *All About Eve*) · Thelma Houston (Singer, *Don't Leave Me This Way*) · Thelma & Louise (Iconic film duo) · Thelma Golden (Art curator and director) · Thelma Schoonmaker (Film editor, *Raging Bull*)
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