Veldon
A boy's name of Old English origin with 240 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Veldon peaked during the pre-war decades, when 14 babies received this name in a single year (1933). That era was defined by elegant, traditional naming, and Veldon has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Veldon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Veldon is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Weldon or Veldon — from an Old English place name meaning 'valley hill' or 'spring by the hill' (waell = spring, dun = hill). As a given name it carries a rugged, rural English character.
Veldon has the grounded quality of Old English topographic names turned first names. Rare and understated, it's a name that wears well and carries quietly through a lifetime.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Veldon belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Old English naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old English names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Veldon’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Veldon has 34+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 | #3783 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 33 | #4094 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 37 | #3431 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 76 | #3053 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 54 | #3576 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 20 | #3343 | — |
The Story of Veldon
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1933, Veldon is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Veldon are most likely born between 1923 and 1943.
How rare is Veldon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Veldon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1930s with 76 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Veldon by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(34 years, 1913–1968)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 | #4117 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3908 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3323 |
| 1959 | 7 | #3598 |
| 1958 | 5 | #4479 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3864 |
| 1952 | 5 | #4231 |
| 1951 | 5 | #4225 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4167 |
| 1948 | 6 | #3650 |
| 1946 | 6 | #3504 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3313 |
| 1944 | 7 | #3093 |
| 1941 | 7 | #3119 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3908 |
| 1939 | 10 | #2438 |
| 1938 | 6 | #3515 |
| 1936 | 7 | #3131 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3620 |
| 1934 | 6 | #3656 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1968