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Velma
OriginGerman
Meaning"will helmet"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#5903
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Velma
Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.
Velma is also given to boys.
Pronounced VEL-muh.
As of October 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
Girls #4,993
Boys #2,749
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Velma in pop culture
- Velma DinkleyGirl
character in "Scooby,Doo"
- Velma KellyGirl
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