boy's name
Volker
- Origin German
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 45
Volker is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1960 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 US data.
- Volker is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1943, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1942.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Volker over time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 1950s. The striped bar is the 1950s, still in progress — it covers 1950 to 1950, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s (to 1950) | 5 |
How popular is Volker?
In 1950, Volker was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Volker is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Volker
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Volker also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Volker over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Volker
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Volker — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Volker
How popular is the name Volker?
In 1950, Volker was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Volker a girl's or a boy's name?
Volker is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Volker?
Volker has 2 syllables.
When was Volker most popular?
Volker peaked in 1943, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.