How Many People Are Named Velma?

87,181

people in the United States are named Velma

1 in 3,842 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#752

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0260%

Of US population

Peak Year

1921

2,613 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: VEL-mə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Probably a variant of WILMA, the spelling with an e perhaps due to the influence of SELMA. This name has been in use since the 19th century.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.5%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 94.7 years old

Young (<30) 377
0.4%
Adult (30–60) 3,496
4%
Senior (>60) 83,308
95.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 7,938
Oklahoma 3,994
Mississippi 3,941
Missouri 3,843
Arkansas 3,586
Alabama 3,522
Louisiana 3,448
Illinois 3,268
Tennessee 3,260
Ohio 2,910

💡 Fun Facts About "Velma"

  • 13 babies were named Velma in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1921
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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