girl's name
Velvia
VEL-vee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 165
Velvia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1964 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 1915, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Velvia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Velvia?
In 1964, Velvia 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 Velvia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velvia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velvia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velvia
- English VEL-vee-uh
Sibling Names for Velvia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velvia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velvia
How popular is the name Velvia?
In 1964, Velvia 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 Velvia a girl's or a boy's name?
Velvia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velvia?
Velvia has 3 syllables.
When was Velvia most popular?
Velvia peaked in 1915, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.