Welch
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,651 in 1914
0 babies were named Welch in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWelch first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #2,651.
About the name Welch
Welch is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-lch”. US birth records list Welch for boys from 1914 to 1929, in 8 of those 16 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,651 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1929, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1920s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Welch
What is the origin of the name Welch?
Welch has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Welch a boy or girl name?
Welch is a boy name.
How popular is the name Welch?
Welch is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1929. It peaked at #2,651 in 1914.