How Many People Are Named Velda?
Complete statistics for the name Velda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Velda is a very rare female name, with only 2,738 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 120,536 Americans. The majority of those named Velda are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 89All 7,559 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Velda Through the Generations
Velda has been a name that's seen its peak in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920 when there were 191 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With 7,124 individuals over the age of 60, it's clear that Velda is a name that's deeply rooted in the past, and while it doesn't show signs of resurgence, it remains a cherished choice among its bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Velda's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Velda
How Many People Have the Name Velda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,738 people in the United States currently share the name Velda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 120,536 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Velda a Common or Rare Name?
Velda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Velda Mean?
Velda means "creative variant of Veda" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Velda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Velda Most Popular?
The name Velda reached peak popularity in 1920, with 191 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Velda?
Approximately 2,738 people named Velda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,559. That works out to roughly 1 in 120,536 Americans.
Is Velda a rare name?
Velda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 120,536 Americans has this name.
What does the name Velda mean?
Velda means "creative variant of Veda" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Velda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Velda are male and 100% are female.
When was Velda most popular?
Velda peaked in 1920 with 191 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.