Feminine dossier · first seen 1888
Velva
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1916
Peak births
139
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1888Peak 19162025
Quick answers about Velva
How many people are named Velva?
Based on SSA birth records through 1983, an estimated 1,032 Americans born with the name Velva may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1983.
How rare is Velva?
Velva has not appeared in SSA records since 1983. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Velva?
The median age of a living American named Velva is approximately 74 years, with most bearers falling between 65 and 84 years old.
Is Velva still popular?
No. Velva is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1983.
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
4,274