Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Volney
//ˈvoʊlni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19166 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Volney's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Volney's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Volney |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
Volney through the decades
- Volney peaked in 1916, when 26 babies were named Volney in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1952–1986), use of Volney has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.