unisex name
Velmer
VEL-mer (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 410
Velmer is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 54% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1948 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.
- Peaked in 1919, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1902.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Velmer Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 142 |
| 1920s | 157 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 37 |
How Popular Is Velmer?
In 1948, Velmer 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 Velmer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velmer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velmer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velmer
- English VEL-mer
Sibling Names for Velmer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velmer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velmer
How popular is the name Velmer?
In 1948, Velmer 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 Velmer a girl's or a boy's name?
Velmer is used for both girls and boys. About 54% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Velmer?
Velmer has 2 syllables.
When was Velmer most popular?
Velmer peaked in 1919, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.