Valeska
Every Valeska since 1893 — 790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valeska
Valeska is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,899 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 790 American babies have been named Valeska. Its peak came in 2010, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Valeska stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valeska year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,899 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,778 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,658 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,206 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,936 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,938 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,572 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,117 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,423 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,648 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,099 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,032 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,351 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,150 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,834 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,766 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,854 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,498 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,538 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,341 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,784 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,693 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,788 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,120 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,302 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,710 |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,055 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,214 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,270 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,775 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,141 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,394 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,374 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,213 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valeska in 2025?
Valeska ranked #5,899 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valeska?
790 babies have been named Valeska in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valeska most popular?
Valeska peaked in 2010, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Valeska a boy or girl name?
Valeska is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Valeska rising or falling?
Valeska is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.