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Vel

Vel is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Vel?

Recorded births named Vel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	24 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Vel's popularity over time

Babies named Vel per year — United States (1915–1962). United States peaked in 1958 (7/yr).

When was Vel popular?

Vel reached its peak in 1958, when it was the #7850 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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