Unisex · #4,411 in 2026

Velmar

Current Rank
#4,411
Peak Rank
#3,452 (1919)
Total Babies
54
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,452 (54 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,516 (22 total)
👧As Girl Name
1908
First Year
1932
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#3452
Peak Rank
54
Total Count
9
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1923
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3516
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Velmar

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Velmar as a girl name dates back to 1908, when 5 babies received it. 1919 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Velmar — #3,452 in the national rankings. About 67% of every Velmar on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Velmar last appeared in the published SSA data in 1932, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 54 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1900s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

Velmar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1916: 6 births, good for #3,516 nationwide. About 55% of every Velmar on record arrived during the 1910s, its defining decade. Velmar last appeared in the published SSA data in 1923, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 22 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Velmar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Velmar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Velmar

What does the name Velmar mean?
Velmar is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Velmar in 2026?
In 2026, Velmar ranks #4,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Velmar most popular?
Velmar reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,452 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Velmar a unisex name?
Yes — Velmar is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 71% of Velmars assigned female and 29% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Velmar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Velmar include Nicy, Gustie, Gurtrude. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Velmar

Velmar is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 54 births in the dataset. Velmar's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,452. Use the chart and map above to compare Velmar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.