Thelma
A girls’ name of Greek origin, meaning will, volition.
Babies a year
10
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2605
10 babies
In 2025, 10 babies in England and Wales were named Thelma. In the US, 26 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 7,840 in 1921.
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