Val
girl nameVal entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #988 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#988
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1439 |
| 1910s | #3090 |
| 1920s | #3139 |
| 1930s | #2098 |
| 1940s | #2102 |
| 1950s | #1240 |
| 1960s | #2287 |
| 1970s | #5792 |
| 1980s | #9886 |
| 2020s | #13510 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Val are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Val alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Val in 2025?
- Val is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Val most popular?
- Val peaked in 1958, reaching #988 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Val with classmates?
- Val will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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