Weldon
Every Weldon since 1881 — 14,274 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Weldon
Weldon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,793 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 14,274 American babies have been named Weldon. Its peak came in 1920, when 325 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Weldon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Weldon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 46 | #2,793 |
| 2024 | — | — | 42 | #2,997 |
| 2023 | — | — | 49 | #2,690 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,917 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,650 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,977 |
| 2019 | — | — | 47 | #2,734 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,298 |
| 2017 | — | — | 46 | #2,713 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,836 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,586 |
| 2014 | — | — | 34 | #3,295 |
| 2013 | — | — | 30 | #3,576 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,524 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,882 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,543 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,704 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,364 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,217 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,384 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,997 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,270 |
| 2002 | — | — | 24 | #3,665 |
| 2001 | — | — | 28 | #3,222 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,758 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,920 |
| 1990 | — | — | 31 | #2,302 |
| 1985 | — | — | 46 | #1,482 |
| 1980 | — | — | 52 | #1,311 |
| 1975 | — | — | 65 | #1,028 |
| 1970 | — | — | 77 | #916 |
| 1965 | — | — | 100 | #743 |
| 1960 | — | — | 125 | #703 |
| 1955 | — | — | 159 | #582 |
| 1950 | — | — | 176 | #505 |
| 1945 | — | — | 200 | #422 |
| 1940 | — | — | 204 | #403 |
| 1935 | — | — | 226 | #362 |
| 1930 | — | — | 244 | #366 |
| 1925 | — | — | 268 | #362 |
| 1920 | — | — | 325 | #324 |
| 1915 | — | — | 219 | #364 |
| 1910 | — | — | 47 | #382 |
| 1905 | — | — | 19 | #548 |
| 1900 | — | — | 13 | #737 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,232 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #808 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Weldon
- Weldon Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Weldon in 2025?
Weldon ranked #2,793 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Weldon?
14,274 babies have been named Weldon in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Weldon most popular?
Weldon peaked in 1920, when 325 newborns received the name.
Is Weldon a boy or girl name?
Weldon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Weldon rising or falling?
Weldon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Weldon?
Well-known people named Weldon include Weldon (soccer player).