Velda
Female name · ↓ Falling
2,991
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1896
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Velda
Velda is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 2,991 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1890s | 30 births |
| 1900s | 207 births |
| 1910s | 570 births |
| 1920s | 702 births |
| 1930s | 609 births |
| 1940s | 324 births |
| 1950s | 502 births |
| 1960s | 47 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velda?
Velda has been given to 2,991 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 81 births that year.
Is Velda a boy or girl name?
Velda is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Velda most popular?
Velda was most popular in 1920, when 81 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Velda?
Velda first appeared in US records in 1896.