Weldon
Meaninghill with a spring · English
- US rank
- #2,765
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #323 in 1920
46 babies were named Weldon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Weldon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 37,175 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Weldon, 46 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Weldon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWeldon first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #323. Today it's #2,765, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWeldon is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 37,175.
- TrendWeldon has climbed 160 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,765. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Weldon means “hill with a spring”.
About the name Weldon
Weldon is a boy name of English origin meaning “hill with a spring”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Weldon for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 142 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #323 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,765, with 46 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 38 | 26,385 boys |
| 1890s | 86 | 11,678 boys |
| 1900s | 140 | 7,145 boys |
| 1910s | 242 | 4,127 boys |
| 1920s | 262 | 3,812 boys |
| 1930s | 227 | 4,408 boys |
| 1940s | 145 | 6,901 boys |
| 1950s | 81 | 12,335 boys |
| 1960s | 53 | 18,864 boys |
| 1970s | 40 | 24,900 boys |
| 1980s | 25 | 39,448 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,344 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,508 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 55,340 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,096 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 Weldon
What does the name Weldon mean?
Weldon means “hill with a spring” in English.
What is the origin of the name Weldon?
Weldon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Weldon a boy or girl name?
Weldon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Weldon?
Weldon ranked #2,765 for US boys in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#323).