Welby comes from the English tradition, meaning From farm by a spring.
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How popular is Welby?
1921peak year
Welby entered U.S. records in 1893, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1921, 17 babies received the name (ranked #2055). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 372 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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