← Baby Name Match Finder

Velma

Velma is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Velma?

Recorded births named Velma by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	87,202 births
Ireland since 1964	3 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.

Velma's popularity over time

Babies named Velma per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (2,613/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1975 (3/yr).

When was Velma popular?

Velma reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #183 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

Choosing Velma — together

Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️ — free, no account needed to start.

Find your name together →