Weldon
Weldon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spring hill or hill near a well.
Origin and history
Weldon is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English place names meaning 'hill near a spring' or 'well hill'. Historically given to boys in the United States, it enjoyed steady usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare, vintage choice with a classic Anglo-Saxon feel.
Popularity in the United States
14,249 babies in the United States have been named Weldon since 1880. It ranks #1002 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1675.
States where it is most popular
- TX (49.7 %)
- NC (9.2 %)
- OK (4.7 %)
- VA (3.3 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 38 |
| 1890-1900 | 98 |
| 1900-1910 | 197 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,597 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,887 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,394 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,108 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,629 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,026 |
| 1970-1980 | 664 |
| 1980-1990 | 466 |
| 1990-2000 | 313 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 338 |
| 2020-2029 | 252 |
Famous people named Weldon
- Weldon Kees: Poet, Painter
- Weldon Olson: Ice Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete
Nicknames
Wel, Don, Donny
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone who lived near places in England such as Weldon in Northamptonshire.
- Weldon was most popular in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.