Veldon
Of Welsh origin meaning "meadow hill" or "hill meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Veldon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Veldon today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veldon births was 1933 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veldon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Veldon is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Veldons were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Veldon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
1933
14 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1968 SSA rank
#4,117
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Veldon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veldon from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 76 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veldon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Veldon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Veldon
The name Veldon is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language group, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "wald," meaning forest or woodland, and "donar," which was the name of the ancient Germanic god of thunder and storms.
During the Middle Ages, the name Veldon gained popularity among various Germanic tribes, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was often associated with individuals who lived in or near forested areas, or those who held a deep reverence for nature and the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veldon can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript that contains a list of German personal names. This suggests that the name was in use during the Carolingian period, when the Frankish Empire dominated large parts of Europe.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Veldon. One of the most renowned was Veldon of Trier, a Frankish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 6th century AD. He played a significant role in defending the Frankish territories against invading tribes and is mentioned in various historical chronicles of the time.
Another prominent figure was Veldon the Scribe, a 10th-century monk and calligrapher who lived in the Benedictine monastery of St. Gallen in modern-day Switzerland. His intricate and beautifully illuminated manuscripts are regarded as masterpieces of medieval book art and are preserved in various libraries and museums across Europe.
In the 12th century, Veldon of Constance was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. His writings on theology and philosophy had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of the time and were widely studied and debated.
During the 14th century, Veldon the Builder was a skilled architect and stonemason who was responsible for the construction of several notable Gothic cathedrals and churches in Germany and France. His work was admired for its intricate details and innovative architectural techniques.
In the 16th century, Veldon von Schönberg was a German nobleman and military leader who served under various Holy Roman Emperors. He played a crucial role in the Habsburg-Ottoman Wars and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
People
Veldon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veldon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Veldon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veldon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veldon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Veldon a common name?
We classify Veldon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veldon most popular?
The single biggest year for Veldon was 1933, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veldon is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Veldon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veldon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.