FIRST NAME
Velma
Velma is the 823rd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 23,071 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 60 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #823 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
164,149
living · #286
2020 CENSUS
23,071
living · #823
BABIES NAMED VELMA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202521
As a female name, Velma peaked in 1921, when 2,606 babies were named Velma (the #108 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #26,095 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
60
living · #26,095
BABIES NAMED VELMA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1901–1955
195510
As a male name, Velma peaked in 1932, when 23 babies were named Velma (the #1504 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)