boy's name
Welden
WEL-den (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 98
Welden is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 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 1920, when 13 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Welden Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Welden?
In 2018, Welden was given to 6 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 Welden
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Welden Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Welden over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Welden
- English WEL-den
Sibling Names for Welden
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Welden — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Welden
How popular is the name Welden?
In 2018, Welden was given to 6 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 Welden a girl's or a boy's name?
Welden is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Welden?
Welden has 2 syllables.
When was Welden most popular?
Welden peaked in 1920, when 13 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1920s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.