Holding steady.
Popularity of Dalma since 1916
Babies named Dalma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1995, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dalma's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dalma is a rare girls' name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, peaking that same year. It has remained infrequent, never ranking in the top 1000, and its trajectory has been stable with very low usage. The name's origins are unclear but likely trace to Hungarian or Slavic roots, perhaps a variant of Dolma or a feminine form of Dalmas. With no prominent bearers or modern resurgence, Dalma offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with European heritage and unusual simplicity.
Dalma is a name of uncertain etymology. It may be a Hungarian variant of the name Dolma, which itself could derive from the Slavic element 'dol' meaning 'valley.' Alternatively, it might be a feminine form of Dalmas, a name of French origin meaning 'of the sea' or related to the Latin 'dalmatinus' (from Dalmatia). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, suggesting early 20th-century adoption likely influenced by Hungarian immigrants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dal, Dally
Variants: Dolma
Sibling names for Dalma
Names that share Dalma's style, for a brother or sister.
