Total births
603
Boys' name · since 1912
Velton
Velton has 603 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1931 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 603
- total births
- 1912–1993
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
603 boys have been named Velton since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Velton has been recorded 603 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1993.
- 603 total births
- 1912–1993 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
603 boys have been named Velton since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1993.
- 603
- total births
- 1912–1993
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Velton was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
18 babies were named Velton in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Velton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Velton splits its recorded history at 1947: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1931 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Velton at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Velton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1993
- Peak year (1931)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Velton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Velton's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Velton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 45
1910s
45 births
- 1920s
1920s
109 births
- 1930s
1930s
113 births
- 1940s
1940s
90 births
- 1950s
1950s
108 births
- 1960s
1960s
65 births
- 1970s
1970s
56 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 113 births (19% of all-time use).
How Velton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Velton's total volume
Velton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Velton by state
Where Velton concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Velton's total US births 0.8%
5 of 603 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Velton? ▼
603 babies have been named Velton since 1912. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1931 with 18 births.
When was Velton most popular? ▼
Velton was most popular in the 1930s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
Where is Velton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Velton are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Velton been used? ▼
Records for Velton go back to 1912, giving 82 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Velton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Velma, Veldon, Velmer, Velmar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Velton's data
- Velton's decade-level peak was the 1930s (113 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Veltons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Velton
Nearby Names Like Velton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Velton
Velma Boy
450 births
Veldon Boy
240 births
Velmer Boy
190 births
Velmar Boy
22 births
Velan Boy
#13318 21 births
Compare Velton side by side: Velton vs Velma Velton vs Veldon Velton vs Velmer
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1993 (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. "Velton: Baby Name Since 1912 - 603 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/velton. 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 Velton 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.