Velita vs Velda
Side-by-side comparison of Velita and Velda — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Velita | Velda |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 96 | 7,559 |
| Peak Year | 1968 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 12 | 191 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1947 | 1895 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Velita | Velda |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | — | 40 |
| 1900ss | — | 242 |
| 1910ss | — | 1,129 |
| 1920ss | — | 1,678 |
| 1930ss | — | 1,439 |
| 1940ss | 13 | 882 |
| 1950ss | 21 | 1,260 |
| 1960ss | 52 | 582 |
| 1970ss | 10 | 185 |
| 1980ss | — | 95 |
| 1990ss | — | 10 |
| 2000ss | — | 7 |
| 2010ss | — | 5 |
| 2020ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1947–1973.