How Many People Are Named Velta?

Complete statistics for the name Velta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Velta
Very Rare
Old English

Velta is a rare female name with origins tracing back to Old English, making it a very unique choice. Only 309 people named Velta live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,066,881 Americans have this name. The majority of those named Velta are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~309
Living in US
1 in 1,066,881
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'victory'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Victorious Resilient Strong
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,064
Worldwide Bearers
#51,113
Global Rank
🇱🇻 Latvia
11,284
🇺🇸 United States
1,268
🇯🇲 Jamaica
81
🇷🇺 Russia
69
🇬🇧 England
41
🇧🇷 Brazil
36
🇨🇦 Canada
30
🇮🇩 Indonesia
29
🇺🇦 Ukraine
29
🇩🇪 Germany
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
309 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (2%)
1,095
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 1,113 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Velta Through the Generations

Velta, a name steeped in history, reached its peak popularity in 1927 with 36 births. Today, the name is quite stable, with most of the 309 living bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew highlights how Velta is predominantly associated with older generations, making it a name that carries a sense of nostalgia and tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 79
Arkansas 51
Missouri 44
Louisiana 33
California 5
Illinois 5
Kansas 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Velta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Velta's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Velta

How Many People Have the Name Velta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 309 people in the United States currently share the name Velta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,066,881 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Velta a Common or Rare Name?

Velta 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 Velta Mean?

Velta means "Old English origin, meaning 'victory'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Velta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Velta Most Popular?

The name Velta reached peak popularity in 1927, with 36 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 Velta?

Approximately 309 people named Velta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,113. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,066,881 Americans.

Is Velta a rare name?

Velta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,066,881 Americans has this name.

What does the name Velta mean?

Velta means "Old English origin, meaning 'victory'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Velta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Velta are male and 100% are female.

When was Velta most popular?

Velta peaked in 1927 with 36 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US309
All-Time Births1,113
1 in X1 in 1,066,881
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1927
World Rank#51,113
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.