Velva vs Velda
Side-by-side comparison of Velva and Velda — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Velva | Velda |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 4,274 | 7,559 |
| Peak Year | 1916 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 139 | 191 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1888 | 1895 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Velva | Velda |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 13 | — |
| 1890ss | 117 | 40 |
| 1900ss | 285 | 242 |
| 1910ss | 997 | 1,129 |
| 1920ss | 951 | 1,678 |
| 1930ss | 697 | 1,439 |
| 1940ss | 505 | 882 |
| 1950ss | 378 | 1,260 |
| 1960ss | 225 | 582 |
| 1970ss | 87 | 185 |
| 1980ss | 19 | 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, 1888–1983.