Valjean
girl nameValjean entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2301 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2301
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4704 |
| 1920s | #3614 |
| 1930s | #2939 |
| 1940s | #3358 |
| 1950s | #3703 |
| 1960s | #4741 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Valjean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Valjean alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Valjean in 2025?
- Valjean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Valjean most popular?
- Valjean peaked in 1929, reaching #2301 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Valjean with classmates?
- Valjean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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