Total births
1,113
Girls' name · since 1899
Velta
Velta has 1,113 recorded births since 1899 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1927 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,113
- total births
- 1899–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Velta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,113 have been recorded since 1899.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Velta has been recorded 1,113 times among girls since 1899, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 1969.
- 1,113 total births
- 1899–1969 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,113 girls have been named Velta since 1899, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1969.
- 1,113
- total births
- 1899–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Velta was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
36 babies were named Velta in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Velta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Velta's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Velta at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1899
Velta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–1969
- Peak year (1927)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Velta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Velta's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Velta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1900s 42
1900s
42 births
- 1910s
1910s
153 births
- 1920s
1920s
303 births
- 1930s
1930s
276 births
- 1940s
1940s
169 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 69
1960s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 303 births (27% of all-time use).
How Velta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Velta's total volume
Velta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Velta by state
Where Velta concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 79 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 51 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 44 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 33 | 3.0% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Oklahoma share of Velta's total US births 7.1%
Even split
79 of 1,113 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velta? ▼
1,113 babies have been named Velta since 1899. It was last recorded in 1969. The peak year was 1927 with 36 births.
When was Velta most popular? ▼
Velta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Velta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Velta are Oklahoma (79 births), Arkansas (51 births), Missouri (44 births).
How long has the name Velta been used? ▼
Velta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1899, spanning 71 years of data through 1969.
What names are similar to Velta? ▼
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 Velta's data
- Velta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (303 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Veltas (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma names
- 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 Velta
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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, 1899–1969 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Velta: Baby Name Since 1899 - 1,113 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/velta. 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 Velta 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.