Holding steady.
Popularity of Welcome since 1911
Babies named Welcome per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 57 |
| 1920s | 10 | 64 |
| 1930s | 0 | 21 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Welcome is an exceedingly rare English word name, drawn from the common greeting meaning 'a hospitable reception.' According to U.S. Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1911, when it appeared exactly once, making its peak year also 1911. No other occurrences have been recorded through the latest year of 2025, indicating a stable trajectory of near-zero usage. While similar rare virtue names like Mercy and Faith have persisted, Welcome remains a historical curiosity rather than a living choice. No top states are associated with its single recorded birth.
Welcome is a word name derived from Old English 'wilcuma,' meaning 'one whose coming is pleasing.' Its use as a personal name is exceedingly rare, mostly recorded in the early 20th century in the United States. It may have been chosen as a virtue name or a unique expression of goodwill.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wel, Comey
Sibling names for Welcome
Names that share Welcome's style, for a brother or sister.
