Val
Male name · ↓ Falling
1,774
Total Births
1952
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1890
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Val
Val is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 1,774 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1890s | 31 births |
| 1900s | 42 births |
| 1910s | 20 births |
| 1920s | 78 births |
| 1930s | 314 births |
| 1940s | 400 births |
| 1950s | 593 births |
| 1960s | 296 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Val?
Val has been given to 1,774 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1952 with 74 births that year.
Is Val a boy or girl name?
Val is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Val most popular?
Val was most popular in 1952, when 74 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Val?
Val first appeared in US records in 1890.