Welma vs Welda
Side-by-side comparison of Welma and Welda — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Welma | Welda |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 189 | 118 |
| Peak Year | 1929 | 1942 |
| Peak Year Births | 15 | 14 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1930ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1912 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Welma | Welda |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 46 | 15 |
| 1920ss | 87 | 31 |
| 1930ss | 44 | 37 |
| 1940ss | 12 | 28 |
| 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, 1912–1945.