Girl
Velma
determined protector
About Velma
Velma embodies classic charm with unexpected contemporary relevance. This distinctive name carries vintage sophistication that has circled back to feeling remarkably fresh in today's naming landscape.
Individuals with this name often demonstrate a compelling blend of practical wisdom and creative thinking, approaching life with both grounded perspective and imaginative vision.
Velma creates immediate recognition through its uncommon yet accessible character, standing out positively in academic and professional contexts.
The name suggests someone who values substance over fleeting trends—a person who makes decisions based on enduring principles rather than momentary influences. Velma carries subtle associations with intelligence and determination without feeling overly serious.
Popularity of the Name Velma
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #434 | ||
| 1881 | #392 | ||
| 1882 | #456 | ||
| 1883 | #372 | ||
| 1884 | #500 | ||
| 1885 | #364 | ||
| 1886 | #377 | ||
| 1887 | #277 | ||
| 1888 | #287 | ||
| 1889 | #281 | ||
| 1890 | #257 | ||
| 1891 | #236 | ||
| 1892 | #212 | ||
| 1893 | #202 | ||
| 1894 | #190 | ||
| 1895 | #189 | ||
| 1896 | #174 | ||
| 1897 | #160 | ||
| 1898 | #152 | ||
| 1899 | #139 | ||
| 1900 | #141 | ||
| 1901 | #130 | ||
| 1902 | #113 | ||
| 1903 | #99 | ||
| 1904 | #101 | ||
| 1905 | #95 | ||
| 1906 | #94 | ||
| 1907 | #90 | ||
| 1908 | #90 | ||
| 1909 | #92 | ||
| 1910 | #90 | ||
| 1911 | #90 | ||
| 1912 | #88 | ||
| 1913 | #89 | ||
| 1914 | #92 | ||
| 1915 | #94 | #203 | |
| 1916 | #99 | #203 | |
| 1917 | #99 | ||
| 1918 | #103 | ||
| 1919 | #104 | ||
| 1920 | #105 | #180 | |
| 1921 | #108 | #177 | |
| 1922 | #113 | ||
| 1923 | #116 | #178 | |
| 1924 | #123 | ||
| 1925 | #128 | #165 | |
| 1926 | #124 | #183 | |
| 1927 | #118 | #139 | |
| 1928 | #114 | #164 | |
| 1929 | #128 | #153 | |
| 1930 | #127 | ||
| 1931 | #131 | #157 | |
| 1932 | #133 | #136 | |
| 1933 | #137 | ||
| 1934 | #144 | #198 | |
| 1935 | #147 | ||
| 1936 | #167 | #192 | |
| 1937 | #164 | ||
| 1938 | #174 | #218 | |
| 1939 | #178 | ||
| 1940 | #188 | ||
| 1941 | #188 | ||
| 1942 | #196 | ||
| 1943 | #201 | ||
| 1944 | #211 | ||
| 1945 | #223 | ||
| 1946 | #242 | ||
| 1947 | #260 | ||
| 1948 | #254 | ||
| 1949 | #272 | ||
| 1950 | #267 | ||
| 1951 | #277 | ||
| 1952 | #300 | ||
| 1953 | #304 | ||
| 1954 | #309 | ||
| 1955 | #338 | ||
| 1956 | #333 | ||
| 1957 | #352 | ||
| 1958 | #417 | ||
| 1959 | #400 | ||
| 1960 | #407 | ||
| 1961 | #428 | ||
| 1962 | #446 | ||
| 1963 | #478 | ||
| 1964 | #488 | ||
| 1965 | #500 | ||
| 1966 | #546 | ||
| 1967 | #578 | ||
| 1968 | #652 | ||
| 1969 | #732 | ||
| 1970 | #783 | ||
| 1971 | #832 | ||
| 1972 | #995 | ||
| 1973 | #933 | ||
| 1975 | #570 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Velma
- Velva
- Velmah
- Velvah
- Valma
- Valmah
- Vellma
- Vellmah
- Vallma
Names Similar to Velma
Nicknames for Velma
- Vel
- Velly
- Elma
- Vee
- Mae
