Val
boy name#4539 in 2025Val entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #523 in 1952, ranks #4539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#4539
rank today
#523
peak (1952)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #946 |
| 1890s | #931 |
| 1900s | #1055 |
| 1910s | #1257 |
| 1920s | #1084 |
| 1930s | #736 |
| 1940s | #660 |
| 1950s | #605 |
| 1960s | #859 |
| 1970s | #1629 |
| 1980s | #3480 |
| 1990s | #4274 |
| 2000s | #6730 |
| 2010s | #8340 |
| 2020s | #6480 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Val has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Val are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Val alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 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 ranks #4539 among US boy names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Val most popular?
- Val peaked in 1952, reaching #523 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Val with classmates?
- Val will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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