Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Velina since 1922
Babies named Velina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 157 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Velina is a rare American given name that first appeared on the records in 1922. Its usage has always been sparse, with a modest peak in 1957 when the name reached its highest frequency. In the most recent year of data, 2025, it ranked 14,942, meaning only about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls received the name. The trajectory over the past decades has been relatively stable, showing no dramatic surges or declines. While top state data is not available, the name has a modest, distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking uncommon names. Its etymology remains uncertain, but it likely derives from a creative fusion of sounds or as a variant of better-known names like Velma.
Velina is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in 1922. It may have been formed as a feminine elaboration of the name Veli, a Finnish male name, or as a variant of Velma, itself a short form of Wilhelmina. Its use has remained rare and sporadic, with a slight peak in the 1950s.
Sibling names for Velina
Names that share Velina's style, for a brother or sister.
