Total births
1,662
Girls' name · since 1947
Zulma
Zulma has 1,662 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,662
- total births
- 1947–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1,662 girls have been named Zulma since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zulma has been recorded 1,662 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- 1,662 total births
- 1947–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,662 girls have been named Zulma since 1947, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,662
- total births
- 1947–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Zulma was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
52 babies were named Zulma in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Zulma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zulma splits its recorded history at 1985: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2019 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zulma at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Zulma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (1974)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Zulma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Zulma's strongest decade.
382 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Zulma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s 141
1950s
141 births
- 1960s
1960s
260 births
- 1970s
1970s
382 births
- 1980s
1980s
233 births
- 1990s
1990s
289 births
- 2000s
2000s
234 births
- 2010s 79
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 29
2020s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 382 births (23% of all-time use).
How Zulma 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 Zulma's total volume
Zulma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zulma by state
Where Zulma concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 423 | 25.5% |
| #2 | California | | 346 | 20.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 116 | 7.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 30 | 1.8% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 13 | 0.8% |
New York share of Zulma's total US births 25.5%
Even split
423 of 1,662 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zulma? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 1,662 babies named Zulma. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 52 births.
When was Zulma most popular? ▼
Zulma was most popular in the 1970s decade with 382 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Zulma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zulma are New York (423 births), California (346 births), Texas (116 births).
How long has the name Zulma been used? ▼
Records for Zulma go back to 1947, giving 79 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zulma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zula, Zulema, Zuleyka, Zuleika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zulma's data
- Zulma's decade-level peak was the 1970s (382 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Zulmas (423 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zulma
Nearby Names Like Zulma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zulma
Zula Girl
#7252 4,450 births
Zulema Girl
#2894 4,062 births
Zuleyka Girl
#5058 1,586 births
Zuleika Girl
#6712 1,230 births
Zuleyma Girl
#6051 951 births
Compare Zulma side by side: Zulma vs Zula Zulma vs Zulema Zulma vs Zuleyka
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, 1947–2025 (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. "Zulma: Baby Name Since 1947 - 1,662 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zulma. 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 Zulma 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.