Unisex · #3,534 in 2026

Thelmer

Current Rank
#3,534
Peak Rank
#2,071 (1915)
Total Babies
142
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,400 (47 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,071 (142 total)
👦As Boy Name
1910
First Year
1938
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#2071
Peak Rank
142
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1913
First Year
1931
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#3400
Peak Rank
47
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Thelmer

As a girl name

Thelmer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 9 Thelmers were born — ranking #3,400 that year. As of 2026, Thelmer ranks #3,848 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Thelmers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Thelmer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 13 Thelmers were born — ranking #2,071 that year. As of 2026, Thelmer ranks #3,534 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Thelmers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Thelmer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Thelmer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thelmer

What does the name Thelmer mean?
Thelmer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Thelmer in 2026?
In 2026, Thelmer ranks #3,534 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Thelmer most popular?
Thelmer reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #2,071 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Thelmer a unisex name?
Yes — Thelmer is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 25% of Thelmers assigned female and 75% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Thelmer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thelmer include Bell, Libero, Rowe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Thelmer

Thelmer is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Thelmer's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #2,071. Use the chart and map above to compare Thelmer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.