Boy · #6,723 in 2026

Volney

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

Current Rank

#6,723

Peak Rank

#1,335 (1916)

Total Babies

629

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

1986

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1335

Peak Rank

629

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Volney

Volney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 26 Volneys were born — ranking #1,335 that year. As of 2026, Volney ranks #6,723 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 629 Volneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s 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 Volney

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

Vone
Voli
Vilna
Voly
Valley
Vinny
Vinnie
Villainy
Villi
Velma
Veiny
Vani

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Volney

What does the name Volney mean?

Volney is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Volney in 2026?

In 2026, Volney ranks #6,723 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Volney most popular?

Volney reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,335 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Volney a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Volney?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Volney include Burnie, Devere, Tanya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Volney

Volney is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 629 births in the dataset. Volney's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Volney'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.