Velora
Every Velora since 1899 — 455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Velora
Velora is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,808 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1899, 455 American babies have been named Velora. Its peak came in 1918, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Velora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Velora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,808 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,486 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,375 |
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| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,270 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,194 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,427 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,322 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,369 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,253 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,773 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,761 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,920 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Velora in 2025?
Velora ranked #14,808 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Velora?
455 babies have been named Velora in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Velora most popular?
Velora peaked in 1918, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Velora a boy or girl name?
Velora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Velora rising or falling?
Velora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.