Val

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Val was most popular in 1956, when 253 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,056 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,648, with 22 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,406 people named Val.

Val over time

Births per year. The dot marks Val’s peak in 1956. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Val

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Kennith
Kathrine
Doretha
Audie
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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org