Total births
153
Girls' name · since 1960
Velisa
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 153 babies named Velisa, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 153
- total births
- 1960–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Velisa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 153 recorded since 1960.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Velisa has been recorded 153 times among girls since 1960, 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 1960 to 1984.
- 153 total births
- 1960–1984 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
153 girls have been named Velisa since 1960, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1984.
- 153
- total births
- 1960–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Velisa was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
23 babies were named Velisa in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Velisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Velisa splits its recorded history at 1967: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1960 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1967 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Velisa at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Velisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1984
- Peak year (1967)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Velisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Velisa's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Velisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
118 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 118 births (77% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velisa? ▼
153 babies have been named Velisa since 1960. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1967 with 23 births.
When was Velisa most popular? ▼
Velisa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
How long has the name Velisa been used? ▼
Records for Velisa go back to 1960, giving 25 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Velisa? ▼
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 Velisa's data
- Velisa's decade-level peak was the 1960s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 6 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 Velisa
Nearby Names Like Velisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Velisa
Velma Girl
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Velda Girl
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Velva Girl
4,274 births
Velvet Girl
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Velia Girl
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Compare Velisa side by side: Velisa vs Velma Velisa vs Velda Velisa 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, 1960–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Velisa: Baby Name Since 1960 - 153 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/velisa. 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 Velisa 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.