Total births
96
Girls' name · since 1947
Velita
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 96 babies named Velita, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 96
- total births
- 1947–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Velita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 96 have been recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Velita recorded 96 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1973.
- 96 total births
- 1947–1973 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
96 girls have been named Velita since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1973.
- 96
- total births
- 1947–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Velita was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
12 babies were named Velita in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Velita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Velita's full recorded timeline at 1961, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1968 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Velita at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Velita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1973
- Peak year (1968)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Velita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Velita's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Velita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1950s
1950s
21 births
- 1960s
1960s
52 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 52 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velita? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 96 babies named Velita. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 12 births.
When was Velita most popular? ▼
Velita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
How long has the name Velita been used? ▼
Records for Velita go back to 1947, giving 27 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Velita? ▼
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 Velita's data
- Velita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1970s -- 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 Velita
Nearby Names Like Velita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Velita
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Velva Girl
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Velvet Girl
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Velia Girl
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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, 1947–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Velita: Baby Name Since 1947 - 96 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/velita. 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 Velita 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.