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Velma
OriginGerman
Meaning"will helmet"
GenderGirl
About Velma
The name Velma peaked for girls at #88 in 1912. The name is most popular in Texas and California. Velma is occasionally used for boys in 1955.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Velma ranked #5903 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #88 in 1912.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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