Weldon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWEL-dən / /ˈwɛl.dən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: hill by the well; Old English: from the spring
Historical & Cultural Background
Weldon is derived from Old English elements, indicating a geographical feature. It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a connection to nature, particularly water sources. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Weldon has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Welden
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Weldon was first seen in the United States in 1881. Weldon has ranked as high as #592 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Weldon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Weldon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 19 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1907 | 20 |
| 1908 | 40 |
| 1909 | 37 |
| 1910 | 47 |
| 1911 | 56 |
| 1912 | 106 |
| 1913 | 130 |
| 1914 | 174 |
| 1915 | 219 |
| 1916 | 212 |
| 1917 | 200 |
| 1918 | 216 |
| 1919 | 237 |
| 1920 | 325 |
| 1921 | 280 |
| 1922 | 316 |
| 1923 | 287 |
| 1924 | 273 |
| 1925 | 268 |
| 1926 | 310 |
| 1927 | 269 |
| 1928 | 279 |
| 1929 | 280 |
| 1930 | 244 |
| 1931 | 248 |
| 1932 | 291 |
| 1933 | 230 |
| 1934 | 236 |
| 1935 | 226 |
| 1936 | 221 |
| 1937 | 234 |
| 1938 | 225 |
| 1939 | 239 |
| 1940 | 204 |
| 1941 | 216 |
| 1942 | 230 |
| 1943 | 224 |
| 1944 | 204 |
| 1945 | 200 |
| 1946 | 201 |
| 1947 | 243 |
| 1948 | 197 |
| 1949 | 189 |
| 1950 | 176 |
| 1951 | 179 |
| 1952 | 160 |
| 1953 | 180 |
| 1954 | 144 |
| 1955 | 159 |
| 1956 | 177 |
| 1957 | 172 |
| 1958 | 144 |
| 1959 | 138 |
| 1960 | 125 |
| 1961 | 115 |
| 1962 | 106 |
| 1963 | 123 |
| 1964 | 112 |
| 1965 | 100 |
| 1966 | 99 |
| 1967 | 83 |
| 1968 | 84 |
| 1969 | 79 |
| 1970 | 77 |
| 1971 | 86 |
| 1972 | 81 |
| 1973 | 66 |
| 1974 | 63 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 58 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 43 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 41 |