Weldon
1 country#2765 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Weldon’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
14,274 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #2765 · peaked in 1920 with 325 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Weldon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3153 | — |
| 2007 | #4243 | ↓1090 |
| 2008 | #4540 | ↓297 |
| 2009 | #5334 | ↓794 |
| 2010 | #4241 | ↑1093 |
| 2011 | #3792 | ↑449 |
| 2012 | #4390 | ↓598 |
| 2013 | #3497 | ↑893 |
| 2014 | #3234 | ↑263 |
| 2015 | #3513 | ↓279 |
| 2016 | #2783 | ↑730 |
| 2017 | #2672 | ↑111 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↓568 |
| 2019 | #2694 | ↑546 |
| 2020 | #2925 | ↓231 |
| 2021 | #3582 | ↓657 |
| 2022 | #2873 | ↑709 |
| 2023 | #2660 | ↑213 |
| 2024 | #2958 | ↓298 |
| 2025 | #2765 | ↑193 |
Frequently asked questions about Weldon
Is Weldon a popular name?
Yes — Weldon currently ranks #2765 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Weldon more common for boys or girls?
Weldon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Weldon most popular?
Weldon peaked in 1920 in United States, with 325 recorded births that year.
Is Weldon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Weldon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #866 in 1881 to #2765 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Weldon?
At least 14,274 babies have been recorded with the name Weldon across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Weldon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Weldon include Sudais, Unique, Wrigley, Yandel.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Weldon in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.