Veloria
An invented feminine name, possibly deriving from the Latin "velox" meaning "swift".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Veloria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Veloria today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veloria births was 1949 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veloria. 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 Veloria is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Velorias were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Veloria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1949
6 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1963 SSA rank
#6,561
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Veloria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veloria from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veloria 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 Veloria 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 Veloria
The name Veloria has its roots in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "velour," which means "to desire" or "to will." The name was initially popular among the aristocratic classes of ancient Greece, where it was seen as a symbol of determination and ambition.
During the Hellenistic period, the name Veloria spread to various regions of the Mediterranean, including the Egyptian and Roman empires. It was often associated with strong-willed and influential women, many of whom played significant roles in shaping the cultural and political landscapes of their times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veloria can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman named Veloria as a prominent figure in the court of the Persian king Darius I (550-486 BCE). Unfortunately, little is known about her life beyond this brief mention.
In the Middle Ages, the name Veloria gained popularity among the nobility of various European regions, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure was Veloria di Montefeltro (1432-1500), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her patronage of Renaissance artists and writers.
During the Renaissance period, the name Veloria continued to be associated with powerful and influential women. One such figure was Veloria Colonna (1490-1547), an Italian poet and influential figure at the court of Pope Clement VII. Her poetry was widely celebrated and influenced many writers of her time.
In the 19th century, the name Veloria experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One notable figure was Veloria Cassat (1844-1926), an American painter and printmaker who achieved international acclaim for her contributions to the Impressionist movement.
Another prominent figure with the name Veloria was Veloria Woodhull (1838-1927), an American leader of the women's suffrage movement and the first woman to run for President of the United States, in 1872.
Throughout history, the name Veloria has been associated with strong-willed, ambitious, and influential women who have left their mark on various fields, including politics, art, literature, and social movements.
People
Veloria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veloria 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
Veloria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veloria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veloria 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Veloria a common name?
We classify Veloria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veloria most popular?
The single biggest year for Veloria was 1949, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veloria is about 72 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 Veloria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Veloria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veloria 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 Veloria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Veloria 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 Veloria 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 called Veloria?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.