Boy · #9,265 in 2026

Welby

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

Current Rank

#9,265

Peak Rank

#1,980 (1921)

Total Babies

372

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1893

First Year

1997

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1980

Peak Rank

372

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Welby

Welby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1893, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 17 Welbys were born — ranking #1,980 that year. As of 2026, Welby ranks #9,265 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 372 Welbys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s 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 Welby

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

Wilby
Walby
Welly
Webby
Wellie
Wolpe
Weli
Shelby
Selby
Melby
Hilby
Willy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Welby

What does the name Welby mean?

Welby is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1893. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Welby in 2026?

In 2026, Welby ranks #9,265 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Welby most popular?

Welby reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,980 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

Welby has historically been most popular in Kentucky, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Welby.

Is Welby a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Welby?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Welby include Hillery, Erby, Belford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Welby

Welby is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1893 and has accumulated 372 births in the dataset. Welby's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,980. Use the chart and map above to compare Welby'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.