Velma
Velma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɛlmə/
Meaning and origin of Velma
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Coined at the end of the 19th century, by analogy with Thelma and Wilma.
How popular is Velma?
Since 1880, 86,752 girls and 450 boys in the U.S. have been named Velma (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #88 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #1148 in 1909. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Velma
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Velma FAQ
What does the name Velma mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Coined at the end of the 19th century, by analogy with Thelma and Wilma.
How popular is the name Velma?
Since 1880, 86,752 girls and 450 boys in the U.S. have been named Velma (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #88 in 1912. Its highest rank for boys was #1148 in 1909. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Velma a boy or girl name?
Velma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 86,752 girls and 450 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.