Valen
2 countries#1609 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Valen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,880 births recorded 1951–2025 · currently #1609 · peaked in 2025 with 131 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9 births recorded 2013–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 births recorded 2013–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Valen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4520 | — |
| 2007 | #4011 | ↑509 |
| 2008 | #3921 | ↑90 |
| 2009 | #3105 | ↑816 |
| 2010 | #3377 | ↓272 |
| 2011 | #3695 | ↓318 |
| 2012 | #2551 | ↑1144 |
| 2013 | #2895 | ↓344 |
| 2014 | #2370 | ↑525 |
| 2015 | #2528 | ↓158 |
| 2016 | #2145 | ↑383 |
| 2017 | #1958 | ↑187 |
| 2018 | #1981 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #2081 | ↓100 |
| 2020 | #2094 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #1943 | ↑151 |
| 2022 | #1892 | ↑51 |
| 2023 | #1668 | ↑224 |
| 2024 | #1673 | ↓5 |
| 2025 | #1609 | ↑64 |
Frequently asked questions about Valen
Is Valen a popular name?
Yes — Valen currently ranks #1609 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Valen more common for boys or girls?
Valen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Valen most popular?
Valen peaked in 2025 in United States, with 131 recorded births that year.
Is Valen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Valen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3290 in 1959 to #1609 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Valen?
At least 1,889 babies have been recorded with the name Valen across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Valen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Valen appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Valen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Valen include Steve, Todd, Zade, Ahaan.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Valen in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.