Weldon
Boy nameWeldon has been given to 14,274 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
14,274
Peak year
1920 (325 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1881
10-year trend
▲ +48%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Weldon's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #737 |
| 1925 | #362 |
| 1950 | #505 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Weldon — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Weldon.
FAQ
How popular is the name Weldon?
Weldon has been given to 14,274 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Weldon peak?
Weldon peaked in 1920, when 325 babies were given the name.
Is Weldon a girl or boy name?
Weldon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Weldon are boys).
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