How old is someone named Veda?
The average Veda is 30 years old.
Half of all living Vedas are between 7 and 61. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Vedas are much younger than 30.
When was Veda popular?
Veda was popular around 1901, faded for decades, and is back: 370 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 528 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,304 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,636 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 996 | 200 |
| 1940s | 1,039 | 610 |
| 1950s | 1,044 | 820 |
| 1960s | 893 | 780 |
| 1970s | 348 | 330 |
| 1980s | 173 | 170 |
| 1990s | 280 | 280 |
| 2000s | 837 | 830 |
| 2010s | 2,522 | 2,500 |
| 2020s | 2,031 | 2,000 |
How many Vedas are still alive?
About 8,600 Vedas are alive in the US today. That's 61% of the roughly 14,000 babies named Veda since 1881.
Roughly half of all Vedas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Veda?
About half of living Vedas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Veda an old name?
Somewhat. Veda is older than 52 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Veda will be 26 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Veda a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Vedas are women.
Names the same age as Veda
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Veda's name twin is Charlotte. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Charlotte's age curve is the closest match to Veda's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Veda
How old is the average Veda?
The average Veda in the US is 30 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Veda?
About 8,600 Vedas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 14,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Veda most popular?
In 2024, when about 410 baby girls were named Veda.
Is Veda a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 47% of living Vedas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this