Velvet Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Soft and luxurious, the name Velvet exudes elegance and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Velvet
Velvet is a feminine name of English origin. It is derived from the fabric 'velvet', which is known for its softness and luxurious texture. The name Velvet has connotations of elegance, refinement, and beauty. It became a popular name choice in the 20th century, often given to girls born in the winter months. The name Velvet evokes a sense of luxury and sophistication.
Popularity of the Name Velvet
The popularity for the name Velvet peaked in popularity in the year 1961 with 332 births, which ranked number 978 out of 11,008 unique names for that year. Velvet had the most female births in 1961 with 332, which ranked number 541 out of 7,531 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1941 with 5, which ranked number 3,505 out of 4,002 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Velvet has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 16 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among females, Velvet has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 16 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Velvet
- 20 Year Trend of Velvet: 33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Velvet: 33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Velvet: 33.33%
Popularity of Velvet by State
Among females, Velvet was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Velvet. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Velvet
- Total Births of Velvet: 16 (2.92%)
- Female Births of Velvet: 16 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Velvet over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. For Females, births for Velvet have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 16 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.