Boy · #2,808 in 2026

Weldon

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

Current Rank

#2,808

Peak Rank

#323 (1920)

Total Babies

14K

5-Yr Trend

+14%

1918

First Year

1931

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#3144

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Weldon

Weldon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 325 Weldons were born — ranking #323 that year. As of 2026, Weldon ranks #2,808 for baby boys with 46 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 14K Weldons 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+

No data

Names that sound like Weldon

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

Welden
Wealden
Weldin
Walden
Welton
Wilden
Waldon
Wheeldon
Whelton
Wildon
Welding
Wilton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weldon

What does the name Weldon mean?

Weldon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Weldon in 2026?

In 2026, Weldon ranks #2,808 among boys' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.

When was Weldon most popular?

Weldon reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #323 that year with 325 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Weldon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Weldon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Weldon include Melvyn, Bodie, Leander. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Weldon

Weldon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Weldon's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #323. Use the chart and map above to compare Weldon'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.