Weldon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Weldon is an Old English name meaning 'hill by the woods', originating from the elements 'weald' and 'dun'. It evolved through various historical forms and has been used both as a surname and a given name. While it may not be widely popular today, it carries connotations of strength and nature, and there are notable individuals who bear the name.
The name Weldon is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Weldon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Weldon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 370th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 376th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 596th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 948th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1802nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3038th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6694th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Weldon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Weldon"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛl.dən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Weldon is derived from the Old English elements 'weald' meaning 'forest' or 'wood' and 'dun' meaning 'hill'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'hill by the woods'.
Meaning
hill by the woods
Language Evolution
Wealdun (Old English), Weldon (Middle English), Weldon (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Weldon saw usage as a surname in medieval England and began to be used as a given name in the 19th century. Its popularity has fluctuated but has maintained a presence in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Welldon, Weldan, Weld, Weldy
Modern Popularity & Image
Weldon is viewed as a classic and sturdy name, often associated with strength and nature. It is not extremely common but maintains a level of familiarity.
Famous People
Weldon Kees (American poet), Weldon Long (American author and entrepreneur), Weldon McFadden (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Weldon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Weldon"
"Weldon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 370th of 7545 | 4,109 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 376th of 6773 | 4,231 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 596th of 7552 | 3,040 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 948th of 10718 | 1,161 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1802nd of 16616 | 647 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3754th of 24088 | 394 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3038th of 23106 | 470 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6694th of 9107 | 20 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Weldon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
25.78% 365th/1416 |
45.61% 629th/1379 |
11.50% 272nd/2366 |
51.23% 585th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.17% 451st/1546 |
42.87% 667th/1556 |
12.20% 287th/2353 |
36.91% 571st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.81% 842nd/2227 |
41.73% 1014th/2430 |
16.05% 458th/2853 |
28.07% 779th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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45.62% 1589th/3483 |
20.81% 732nd/3518 |
32.12% 1299th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
23.01% 1195th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
31.07% 2272nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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32.76% 2235th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Weldon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Weldon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Weldon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.