How Many People Are Named Gilma?
Complete statistics for the name Gilma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gilma is a very rare female name, with only 112 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,949,789 Americans. The majority of those named Gilma are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 76All 228 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gilma Through the Generations
Throughout the generations, Gilma has maintained a stable presence, peaking in popularity in 1989 with 14 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over the age of 60, with 128 out of the 130 recorded being in this age bracket. This skew towards the elderly suggests that the name is more commonly associated with older generations, rather than being adopted by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gilma's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gilma
How Many People Have the Name Gilma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 112 people in the United States currently share the name Gilma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,949,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gilma a Common or Rare Name?
Gilma is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gilma Mean?
Gilma means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gilma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gilma Most Popular?
The name Gilma reached peak popularity in 1989, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gilma?
Approximately 112 people named Gilma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 228. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,949,789 Americans.
Is Gilma a rare name?
Gilma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,949,789 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gilma mean?
Gilma means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gilma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gilma are male and 100% are female.
When was Gilma most popular?
Gilma peaked in 1989 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.