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Val

Val is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Val?

Recorded births named Val by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	7,406 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Val's popularity over time

Babies named Val per year — United States (1882–2025). United States peaked in 1956 (253/yr).

When was Val popular?

Val reached its peak in 1956, when it was the #1057 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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