Total births
85
Girls' name · since 1920
Thelia
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 85 babies named Thelia, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 85
- total births
- 1920–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
85 girls have been named Thelia since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thelia has been recorded 85 times among girls since 1920, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1976.
- 85 total births
- 1920–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
85 girls have been named Thelia since 1920, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 85
- total births
- 1920–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Thelia was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
11 babies were named Thelia in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Thelia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Thelia splits its recorded history at 1959: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Thelia at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Thelia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1976
- Peak year (1960)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Thelia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Thelia's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Thelia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
11 births
- 1950s
1950s
24 births
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 27 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thelia? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 85 babies named Thelia. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 11 births.
When was Thelia most popular? ▼
Thelia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
How long has the name Thelia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thelia since 1920 -- 57 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Thelia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theresa, Thelma, Therese, Thea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Thelia's data
- Thelia's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 1970s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Thelia
Nearby Names Like Thelia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thelia
Theresa Girl
#1492 404,613 births
Thelma Girl
#4299 225,460 births
Therese Girl
#2180 35,590 births
Thea Girl
#349 20,113 births
Theodora Girl
#811 12,654 births
Compare Thelia side by side: Thelia vs Theresa Thelia vs Thelma Thelia vs Therese
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1920–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thelia: Baby Name Since 1920 - 85 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thelia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Thelia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.