Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Velton

Name: Popularity of the name Velton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Velton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,700

Peak Rank

#1,693 (1931)

Total Babies

603

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1993

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#1693

Peak Rank

603

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Velton

Velton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 18 Veltons were born — ranking #1,693 that year. As of 2026, Velton ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 603 Veltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Velton

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

Velten
Volden
Veltman
Vellon
Felton
Welton
Felten
Yelton
Whelton
Villain
Villian
Villan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Velton

What does the name Velton mean?

Velton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Velton in 2026?

In 2026, Velton ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Velton most popular?

Velton reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #1,693 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Velton most popular?

Velton has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Velton.

Is Velton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Velton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Velton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Velton include Delmon, Gaspar, Udell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Velton

Velton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 603 births in the dataset. Velton's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #1,693. Use the chart and map above to compare Velton'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.