Girls' name · since 1970

Vielka

Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 179 babies named Vielka, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

179
total births
1970–2023
years on record
2000s
peak decade
67%
born in that decade

Vielka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 179 have been recorded since 1970.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vielka has been recorded 179 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2023.

  • 179 total births
  • 1970–2023 years on record
  • 2000s peak decade
  • 67% born in that decade

Data updated Jul 2026

The verdict

179 girls have been named Vielka since 1970, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.

179
total births
1970–2023
years on record
2000s
peak decade
67%
born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade

67% of everyone ever named Vielka was born in this single decade.

2006
Single peak year

26 babies were named Vielka in 2006 - its busiest year on record.

Vielka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Vielka splits its recorded history at 2005: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.

Vielka at a glance

Last recorded 2023

Total births

179

Since 1970

54 years of records

Peak year

2006

26 births that year

Strongest decade: 2000s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2023

Active since

1970

Recorded for 54 years

Last year on file: 2023

Vielka popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2023

Last recorded 2023
Peak year (2006)
26
Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
051015202530 1970198920022005200820112023 5

Vielka by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

2000s was Vielka's strongest decade.

120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.

Vielka births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 2000s at 120 births (67% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of July 2026

Vielka by state

Where Vielka concentrates geographically, total births since 1970

Geographically diffuse
Top 2 states by recorded births for the name Vielka
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Texas
19 10.6%
#2 California
12 6.7%
Texas share of Vielka's total US births 10.6%
Even split

19 of 179 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Vielka?
Since 1970, Social Security records show 179 babies named Vielka. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 26 births.
When was Vielka most popular?
Vielka was most popular in the 2000s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Vielka most popular?
The top states for the name Vielka are Texas (19 births), California (12 births).
How long has the name Vielka been used?
Records for Vielka go back to 1970, giving 54 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Vielka?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vienna, Vietta, Viera, Vienne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Vielka's data

  • Vielka's decade-level peak was the 2000s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Texas records the most Vielkas (19 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.

Data Sources

Data as of July 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, 1970–2023 (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. "Vielka: Baby Name Since 1970 - 179 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vielka. 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 Vielka 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 July 2026.