Velma
Female name · ↓ Falling
43,143
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Velma
Velma is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 43,143 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 574 births |
| 1890s | 2,340 births |
| 1900s | 6,497 births |
| 1910s | 9,824 births |
| 1920s | 9,628 births |
| 1930s | 6,088 births |
| 1940s | 3,744 births |
| 1950s | 2,768 births |
| 1960s | 1,448 births |
| 1970s | 232 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velma?
Velma has been given to 43,143 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 1,092 births that year.
Is Velma a boy or girl name?
Velma is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Velma most popular?
Velma was most popular in 1921, when 1,092 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Velma?
Velma first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).