Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Welby
//ˈwɛlbi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19215 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Welby'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.
Welby's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Welby |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
Welby through the decades
- Welby peaked in 1921, when 17 babies were named Welby in the US.
- The 1910s were Welby's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1964–1997), use of Welby has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.