Velicity
A feminine name derived from the English word "velocity," suggesting swiftness or speed.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Velicity. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Velicity today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Velicity births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Velicity. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Velicity. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2020 SSA rank
#14,964
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Velicity: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Velicity from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Velicity remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Velicity 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 Velicity 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 Velicity
The name Velicity is believed to have originated from the Latin word "velocitas," which means "swiftness" or "speed." This name likely emerged during the Renaissance period in Western Europe, particularly in Italy and France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Velicity can be found in the writings of the renowned Italian polymath, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). In his notebooks, he used the term "velocita" to describe the concept of velocity, which was a groundbreaking idea in the field of physics at the time.
Another notable historical figure who bore the name Velicity was Velicity Borghese (1578-1619), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of various artists and her influence on the cultural landscape of Renaissance Italy.
In the 17th century, the name Velicity gained popularity in France, where it was often associated with the idea of rapid movement and progress. One notable bearer of this name was Velicity de Valois (1623-1677), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Thérèse.
During the Age of Enlightenment, the name Velicity took on new meanings, reflecting the scientific advancements of the era. Velicity Cartier (1699-1762) was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
In the 19th century, the name Velicity appeared in literary works, such as the novel "The Velicity of Thought" by English author Velicity Ainsworth (1807-1876). This work explored the concept of rapid thought and the power of the human mind.
While the name Velicity has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a few notable individuals, reflecting its association with speed, progress, and intellectual pursuits. These historical references demonstrate the enduring legacy of this unique and evocative name.
People
Velicity + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Velicity as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Velicity: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Velicity?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Velicity 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Velicity a common name?
We classify Velicity as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Velicity most popular?
The single biggest year for Velicity was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Velicity is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Velicity in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Velicity a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Velicity in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Velicity still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Velicity in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Velicity can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Velicity?
See how many people share the name Velicity on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.