Feminine dossier · first seen 1886
Zelpha
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1916
Peak births
39
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Zelpha
How many people are named Zelpha?
Based on SSA birth records through 1957, an estimated 47 Americans born with the name Zelpha may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1957.
How rare is Zelpha?
Zelpha has not appeared in SSA records since 1957. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Zelpha?
The median age of a living American named Zelpha is approximately 78 years, with most bearers falling between 71 and 84 years old.
Is Zelpha still popular?
No. Zelpha is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1957.
1886Peak 19162025
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
956