Total births
416
Girls' name · since 1884
Weltha
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 416 babies named Weltha, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 416
- total births
- 1884–1965
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Weltha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 416 have been recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Weltha has been recorded 416 times among girls since 1884, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1965.
- 416 total births
- 1884–1965 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
416 girls have been named Weltha since 1884, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1965.
- 416
- total births
- 1884–1965
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Weltha was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
22 babies were named Weltha in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Weltha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Weltha splits its recorded history at 1919: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Weltha at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Weltha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1965
- Peak year (1916)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Weltha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Weltha's strongest decade.
104 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Weltha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 18
1880s
18 births
- 1890s 36
1890s
36 births
- 1900s
1900s
61 births
- 1910s
1910s
104 births
- 1920s
1920s
103 births
- 1930s
1930s
43 births
- 1940s
1940s
46 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 104 births (25% of all-time use).
Weltha by state
Where Weltha concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | West Virginia | | 5 | 1.2% |
Ohio share of Weltha's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 416 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Weltha? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 416 babies named Weltha. The most recent recorded year was 1965. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 22 births.
When was Weltha most popular? ▼
Weltha was most popular in the 1910s decade with 104 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Weltha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Weltha are Ohio (5 births), West Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Weltha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Weltha since 1884 -- 82 years through the most recent 1965 data.
What names are similar to Weltha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Welma, Wells, Welda, Wellesley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Weltha's data
- Weltha's decade-level peak was the 1910s (104 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Welthas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Weltha
Nearby Names Like Weltha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Weltha
Welma Girl
189 births
Wells Girl
#8708 175 births
Welda Girl
118 births
Wellesley Girl
42 births
Weldon Girl
25 births
Compare Weltha side by side: Weltha vs Welma Weltha vs Wells Weltha vs Welda
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, 1884–1965 (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. "Weltha: Baby Name Since 1884 - 416 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/weltha. 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 Weltha 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.