girl's name
Velvie
VEL-vee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 225
Velvie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1961 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 1919, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Velvie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 72 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 7 |
How Popular Is Velvie?
In 1961, Velvie 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 Velvie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Velvie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Velvie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Velvie
- English VEL-vee
Sibling Names for Velvie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Velvie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Velvie
How popular is the name Velvie?
In 1961, Velvie 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 Velvie a girl's or a boy's name?
Velvie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Velvie?
Velvie has 2 syllables.
When was Velvie most popular?
Velvie peaked in 1919, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.