Velda
girl nameVelda entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #470 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#470
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1137 |
| 1900s | #766 |
| 1910s | #568 |
| 1920s | #550 |
| 1930s | #552 |
| 1940s | #855 |
| 1950s | #868 |
| 1960s | #1652 |
| 1970s | #3935 |
| 1980s | #6745 |
| 1990s | #13927 |
| 2000s | #12408 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Velda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Velda alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Velda in 2025?
- Velda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Velda most popular?
- Velda peaked in 1914, reaching #470 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Velda with classmates?
- Velda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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