How popular is the name Volney in 2025?

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

When was the name Volney most popular?

Volney peaked in 1880, reaching #571 among US boy names.

Volney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Volney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #571 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#571

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Volney are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Volney alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Volney in 2025?: Volney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Volney most popular?: Volney peaked in 1880, reaching #571 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Volney with classmates?: Volney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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