3,166births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1961Peak · Ontario
#8362United States 2025
Velvet is a girl name family recorded 3,166 times in 3 countries since 1920. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8362 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1961, at 10.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Velvet
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet | English | 3,101 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8362 | 1961 | ▲ 125 % |
| Velvet | English | 39 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
| Velvet | English | 26 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1961 | – |
Questions about Velvet
How popular is the name Velvet?
In 2025 it ranked #8362 in the United States. Official registers record 3,166 births across 3 countries.
When was Velvet most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1961, at 10.9 births per 100,000.
Is Velvet a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Velvet is a girl name.