Veleda
girl nameVeleda entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3159 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3159
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4506 |
| 1920s | #4584 |
| 1930s | #3940 |
| 1940s | #5243 |
| 1950s | #5154 |
| 1970s | #6771 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Veleda are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Veleda alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Veleda in 2025?
- Veleda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Veleda most popular?
- Veleda peaked in 1934, reaching #3159 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Veleda with classmates?
- Veleda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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