Velinda
Feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps from a blend of names or languages.
Name Census estimates that about 707 living Americans carry the first name Velinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Velinda today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Velinda births was 1958 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Velinda. 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.
People living today
707
~ 1 in 484,801 Americans
Peak year
1958
45 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,568
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Velinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Velinda from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 320 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Velinda 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 Velinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Velindas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, North Carolina, Alabama recorded the most babies named Velinda, while New York, Michigan, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Velinda
The name Velinda has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India around the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Velinda," which means "a creeper plant" or "vine." This name was likely given to symbolize growth, fertility, and the interconnectedness of life.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are mentions of deities and mythological figures with names similar to Velinda. One example is Vellida, a minor goddess associated with nature and the cycles of growth and decay.
The earliest recorded use of the name Velinda dates back to the 6th century CE, during the Gupta Empire in India. There are mentions of a female scholar and poet named Velinda who wrote extensively on the subjects of love and nature.
During the medieval period, the name Velinda gained popularity among the royal families of South India. One notable figure was Velinda Devi, a queen of the Chola Dynasty in the 11th century, known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works.
In the 16th century, the name Velinda appeared in the writings of the Mughal Empire's court poets and chroniclers. There was a famous courtesan and dancer named Velinda who was celebrated for her beauty and grace.
As time passed, the name Velinda spread to other parts of the world through cultural exchanges and migrations. In the 19th century, there was a notable writer and activist named Velinda Hawthorne (1825-1892) who campaigned for women's rights and abolition of slavery in the United States.
During the 20th century, the name Velinda saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in South Asia. One notable figure was Velinda Puri (1903-1988), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in the revival of traditional dance forms.
Throughout history, the name Velinda has been associated with creative expression, nature, and a sense of timeless beauty. While its usage has ebbed and flowed across different cultures, it remains a unique and evocative name with deep roots in ancient Indian heritage.
People
Velinda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Velinda 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
Velinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Velinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 707 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Velinda 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 484,801 US residents.
Is Velinda a common name?
We classify Velinda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 896 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Velinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Velinda was 1958, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Velinda is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Velinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Velinda 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.
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.