Total births
62
Girls' name · since 1923
Velena
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 62 babies named Velena, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 62
- total births
- 1923–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Velena sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 62 recorded since 1923.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Velena has been recorded 62 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1984.
- 62 total births
- 1923–1984 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
62 girls have been named Velena since 1923, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1984.
- 62
- total births
- 1923–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Velena was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
10 babies were named Velena in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Velena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Velena splits its recorded history at 1961: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1957 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Velena at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Velena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1984
- Peak year (1961)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Velena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Velena's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Velena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
18 births
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 27 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velena? ▼
Velena has been given to 62 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 10 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Velena most popular? ▼
Velena was most popular in the 1960s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Velena been used? ▼
Records for Velena go back to 1923, giving 62 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Velena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Velma, Velda, Velva, Velvet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Velena's data
- Velena's decade-level peak was the 1960s (27 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Velena
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Velena
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Velva Girl
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Velvet Girl
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Velia Girl
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Compare Velena side by side: Velena vs Velma Velena vs Velda Velena vs Velva
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Velena: Baby Name Since 1923 - 62 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/velena. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Velena draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.