How popular is the name Velma in 2025?

Velma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Velma most popular?

Velma peaked in 1901, reaching #1058 among US boy names.

Velma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Velma entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1058 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1058

peak (1901)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Velma are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Velma alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Velma in 2025?: Velma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Velma most popular?: Velma peaked in 1901, reaching #1058 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Velma with classmates?: Velma will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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