Vale
boy name#5608 in 2025Vale entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #3155 in 1925, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#5608
rank today
#3155
peak (1925)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3859 |
| 1920s | #3311 |
| 1950s | #3669 |
| 1960s | #4122 |
| 1980s | #5561 |
| 1990s | #9631 |
| 2010s | #8977 |
| 2020s | #7076 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Vale are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vale is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vale in 2025?
- Vale ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vale most popular?
- Vale peaked in 1925, reaching #3155 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Vale with classmates?
- Vale will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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