Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Velma
Endangered
Down 99.2% from peak
Peak era
1921
Peak births
2,606
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Velma
How many people are named Velma?
An estimated 13,060 living Americans are named Velma.
How rare is Velma?
Velma is very rare among babies today, with 21 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.2% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Velma?
The median age of a living American named Velma is approximately 70 years, with most bearers falling between 62 and 78 years old.
Is Velma still popular?
No. Velma is endangered as a baby name, down 99.2% from its 1921 peak with 21 births in 2025.
Where is Velma most common?
Velma has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 6.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
99.2%
2025
21
All-time
86,752