Velvet
girl name#8362 in 2025Velvet entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #541 in 1961, ranks #8362 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
#8362
rank today
#541
peak (1961)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4398 |
| 1940s | #2047 |
| 1950s | #2776 |
| 1960s | #1143 |
| 1970s | #1586 |
| 1980s | #2653 |
| 1990s | #4950 |
| 2000s | #9781 |
| 2010s | #11130 |
| 2020s | #8577 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Velvet has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Velvet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Velvet alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Velvet in 2025?
- Velvet ranks #8362 among US girl names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Velvet most popular?
- Velvet peaked in 1961, reaching #541 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Velvet with classmates?
- Velvet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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