girl's name
Velva
VEL-vuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 4,274
Velva is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 it was given to 7 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 1916, when 139 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Velva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 117 |
| 1900s | 285 |
| 1910s | 997 |
| 1920s | 951 |
| 1930s | 697 |
| 1940s | 505 |
| 1950s | 378 |
| 1960s | 225 |
| 1970s | 87 |
| 1980s | 19 |
How Popular Is Velva?
In 1983, Velva was given to 7 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 Velva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velva
- English VEL-vuh
Sibling Names for Velva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velva
How popular is the name Velva?
In 1983, Velva was given to 7 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 Velva a girl's or a boy's name?
Velva is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velva?
Velva has 2 syllables.
When was Velva most popular?
Velva peaked in 1916, when 139 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.