Velma
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Fame; Will
Background: The name Velma originates from the Germanic name 'Wilhelmina,' which is derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet or protection.' It is also connected to the Latin word 'velma,' which signifies 'fame' or 'glory.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#408
Total births
87,181
Most popular decade
1920s
(69,060 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+546 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1901
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,058
- Peak year
- 1932
- Peak year births
- 23
- Peak rank
- #1,465
- Most recent year
- 1955
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #2,559
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 16
- First year rank
- #421
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 2,606
- Peak rank
- #108
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 13
- Recent rank
- #7,937
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).