Welda vs Welma
Side-by-side comparison of Welda and Welma — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Welda | Welma |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 118 | 189 |
| Peak Year | 1942 | 1929 |
| Peak Year Births | 14 | 15 |
| Peak Decade | 1930ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1915 | 1912 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Welda | Welma |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 15 | 46 |
| 1920ss | 31 | 87 |
| 1930ss | 37 | 44 |
| 1940ss | 28 | 12 |
| 1950ss | 7 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1915–1953.