What does Velvet mean?

English: soft fabric; Latin: to be strong

Is Velvet a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Velvet is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Velvet?

It’s currently ranked #939 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Velvet Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationVEL-vet / ˈvɛlvɪt

English; Latin

Meaning

English: soft fabric; Latin: from 'velvetus', meaning 'velvety'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Velvet is derived from the English word for a type of soft fabric, which has been used since the Middle Ages. Velvet fabric was historically associated with luxury and nobility. As a name, it evokes a sense of softness and richness. It is more commonly used as a feminine name but can be considered unisex.

Trend Summary

The name Velvet is rare in the United States and has not shown significant popularity trends.

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Famous people named Velvet

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Fictional characters named Velvet

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Velvet was first seen in the United States in 1941. Velvet has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Velvet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Velvet

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1941	5