How Many People Are Named Zulma?
Complete statistics for the name Zulma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zulma, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,558 people in the US today, making it unique as only 1 in 211,845 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1974 with 52 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 1,649 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zulma Through the Generations
Zulma, a name that's been around for generations, has seen its highest birth rate in 1974 when 52 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,558 people named Zulma in the United States, with most of them being in their forties. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 25% under 30, 56% aged 30-60, and 19% over 60, indicating a balanced presence across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zulma's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Zulma
How Many People Have the Name Zulma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,558 people in the United States currently share the name Zulma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 211,845 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zulma a Common or Rare Name?
Zulma 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 Zulma Mean?
Zulma means "Spanish for 'dawn'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zulma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zulma Most Popular?
The name Zulma reached peak popularity in 1974, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Zulma?
Approximately 1,558 people named Zulma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,649. That works out to roughly 1 in 211,845 Americans.
Is Zulma a rare name?
Zulma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 211,845 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zulma mean?
Zulma means "Spanish for 'dawn'" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Zulma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zulma are male and 100% are female.
When was Zulma most popular?
Zulma peaked in 1974 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.