Valen
Every Valen since 1951 — 1,880 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valen
Valen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,619 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 1,880 American babies have been named Valen — about 73% boys and 27% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 131 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Valen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,088 | 105 | #1,619 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,430 | 100 | #1,684 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,735 | 102 | #1,680 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,295 | 83 | #1,906 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,237 | 77 | #1,960 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,197 | 67 | #2,111 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,971 | 69 | #2,109 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,502 | 74 | #1,992 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,422 | 73 | #1,974 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,958 | 64 | #2,164 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,909 | 49 | #2,562 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,901 | 54 | #2,399 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,502 | 39 | #2,951 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,193 | 48 | #2,592 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,416 | 28 | #3,788 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,214 | 32 | #3,447 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,626 | 37 | #3,159 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,751 | 26 | #4,033 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,119 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,667 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,320 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,648 | 18 | #4,782 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,803 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,311 | 15 | #5,119 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,446 | 13 | #5,653 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,944 | 13 | #5,566 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,733 | 7 | #7,758 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,213 | — | — |
| 1985 | 12 | #6,021 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valen in 2025?
Valen ranked #1,619 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valen?
1,880 babies have been named Valen in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valen most popular?
Valen peaked in 2025, when 131 newborns received the name.
Is Valen a boy or girl name?
Valen is used for both: about 27% of babies named Valen have been girls and 73% boys.
Is the name Valen rising or falling?
Valen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.