Velva
girl nameVelva entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #519 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#519
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1081 |
| 1890s | #971 |
| 1900s | #697 |
| 1910s | #583 |
| 1920s | #762 |
| 1930s | #826 |
| 1940s | #1167 |
| 1950s | #1693 |
| 1960s | #2751 |
| 1970s | #6229 |
| 1980s | #8897 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Velva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Velva alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Velva in 2025?
- Velva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Velva most popular?
- Velva peaked in 1913, reaching #519 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Velva with classmates?
- Velva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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