Total births
4,062
Girls' name · since 1889
Zulema
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 4,062 babies named Zulema, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2894
- among girls today
- 4,062
- born since 1889
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zulema is the #2894 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 4,062 recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Zulema recorded 4,062 times among girls since 1889, holding rank #2894 nationally today, ahead of 84% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2025.
- #2894 among girls today
- 4,062 born since 1889
- 1990s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zulema is currently the #2894 girls' name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 4,062 born since 1889, peaking in the 1990s.
- #2894
- among girls today
- 4,062
- born since 1889
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Zulema vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2894
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Zulema was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
106 babies were named Zulema in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Zulema compares
4,062 Top 15% higher than 85% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zulema's all-time total is 11x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zulema | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,062 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 106 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zulema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zulema's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1889, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 106, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zulema at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#2,894
Active since
1889
Zulema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 106
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Zulema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zulema's strongest decade.
804 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Zulema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 43
1910s
43 births
- 1920s 145
1920s
145 births
- 1930s 146
1930s
146 births
- 1940s 183
1940s
183 births
- 1950s 194
1950s
194 births
- 1960s 230
1960s
230 births
- 1970s
1970s
440 births
- 1980s
1980s
412 births
- 1990s
1990s
804 births
- 2000s
2000s
592 births
- 2010s
2010s
424 births
- 2020s
2020s
439 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 804 births (20% of all-time use).
How Zulema compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zulema's total volume
Zulema vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zulema by state
Where Zulema concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,579 | 38.9% |
| #2 | California | | 1,138 | 28.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 82 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 64 | 1.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 40 | 1.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.1% |
| #8 | Washington | | 5 | 0.1% |
Texas share of Zulema's total US births 38.9%
Even split
1,579 of 4,062 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zulema? ▼
Zulema has been given to 4,062 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2894 as of the latest data. 106 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Zulema most popular? ▼
Zulema was most popular in the 1990s decade with 804 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Zulema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zulema are Texas (1,579 births), California (1,138 births), Illinois (82 births).
How long has the name Zulema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zulema since 1889 -- 137 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zulema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zula, Zulma, Zuleyka, Zuleika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zulema's data
- Zulema's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (804 total births) through the 2020s (439) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zulemas (1,579 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Zulema
Nearby Names Like Zulema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zulema
Zula Girl
#7252 4,450 births
Zulma Girl
1,662 births
Zuleyka Girl
#5058 1,586 births
Zuleika Girl
#6712 1,230 births
Zuleyma Girl
#6051 951 births
Compare Zulema side by side: Zulema vs Zula Zulema vs Zulma Zulema vs Zuleyka
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zulema
Corina #2893
15,925 births · Peak 1992
Alyse #2895
7,671 births · Peak 1988
Enola #2892
3,084 births · Peak 1953
Zipporah #2896
2,632 births · Peak 2018
Simona #2891
4,038 births · Peak 2014
Joie #2897
2,968 births · Peak 2019
Odelia #2890
2,860 births · Peak 2024
Evanna #2898
1,140 births · Peak 2020
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1889–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zulema: #2894 Girls' Name - 4,062 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zulema. 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 Zulema 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 June 2026.