Velma
Peaked at #88 nationally in 1912, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Velma has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Velma — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#88
in 1912
Current rank
#8369
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Velma reached its peak popularity for girls in 1912, ranking #88 nationally with 1,403 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8937 (2014) to #8369 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Velma ranks #8369 nationally for girls, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,369 | 13 |
| 2023 | #5,730 | 22 |
| 2022 | #5,295 | 25 |
| 2021 | #7,604 | 15 |
| 2020 | #7,543 | 15 |
| 2019 | #8,106 | 14 |
| 2018 | #5,991 | 21 |
| 2017 | #12,646 | 8 |
Velma — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1148
in 1909
Last ranked
#2749
in 1955
Years tracked
42
1901–1955
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1901, Velma reached its peak popularity for boys in 1909, ranking #1148 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Velma hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1955, when it stood at #2749.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | #2,749 | 10 |
| 1954 | #4,334 | 5 |
| 1949 | #3,670 | 6 |
| 1946 | #3,505 | 6 |
| 1945 | #2,982 | 7 |
| 1944 | #2,303 | 11 |
| 1940 | #2,854 | 8 |
| 1939 | #3,940 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Velma most popular?
Velma was most popular in 1912, when it ranked #88 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Velma becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Velma?
At least 87,181 babies have been recorded with the name Velma in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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