Velvet
- Pronunciation
- [Vel-vet]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Soft
- Origin
- English
Velvet Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,083 baby girls have been named Velvet. The name peaked in 1961 with 332 US births that year (rank #542). In 2024, ranked #9482 nationally — 8,940 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Velvet
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Velvet births are: California (211), North Carolina (118), Texas (105).
Other English-Origin Names Like Velvet
If you like Velvet's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
6-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Velvet's exact length and starting letter: Vachel, Vafara, Valere, Vallen, Vallis.
Quick Facts About Velvet
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Compare Velvet to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Velvet against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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