unisex name
Velmar
VEL-mar (Estonian)
- Origin Estonian
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 76
Velmar is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 71% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1932 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Velmar is a name of Estonian origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1908.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Velmar Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Velmar?
In 1932, Velmar was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Velmar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velmar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velmar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velmar
- Estonian VEL-mar
Sibling Names for Velmar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velmar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velmar
How popular is the name Velmar?
In 1932, Velmar was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Velmar a girl's or a boy's name?
Velmar is used for both girls and boys. About 71% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Velmar?
Velmar has 2 syllables.
When was Velmar most popular?
Velmar peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.