Valley
girl name#1129 in 2025Valley entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1036 in 1888, ranks #1129 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1888–2025
#1129
rank today
#1036
peak (1888)
207
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1036 |
| 1900s | #1725 |
| 1910s | #3168 |
| 1920s | #3527 |
| 1930s | #3931 |
| 1940s | #2963 |
| 1950s | #5342 |
| 1960s | #5991 |
| 1970s | #9360 |
| 1990s | #12750 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
| 2010s | #9763 |
| 2020s | #3012 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Valley has been most popular in Texas, Florida, North Carolina.
Living bearers
About 700 people named Valley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Valley is a kid of about 3 — 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 Valley in 2025?
- Valley ranks #1129 among US girl names in 2025, with 207 babies given the name.
- When was the name Valley most popular?
- Valley peaked in 1888, reaching #1036 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Valley with classmates?
- Valley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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