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
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 94.7 years old
📈 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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