UnisexLatin origin

Val: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Strong and valiant, with courage in every step.

Origin
Latin
Syllables
1
Current rank
#11801
Peak
#526 in 1952

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1882: #108718821900: #115419001910: #157419101920: #120719201930: #80919301940: #66619401950: #58019501960: #71119601970: #107819701980: #227919801990: #376619902000: #391120002005: #619720052010: #961920102015: #702920152020: #118012020#1#11801

What Val Means

Val is a unisex name of Latin origin. Strong and valiant, with courage in every step.

How Popular Val Is

Val currently ranks #11801 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #526 in 1952. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Val

  • At its most popular, Val reached #526 in the U.S. in 1952.
  • Val is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Val is a name rooted in classical Latin tradition.

Names Like Val

Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Val

Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Val.

Questions About Val

What does Val mean?

Val is a unisex name of Latin origin. Strong and valiant, with courage in every step.

How popular is Val?

Val currently ranks #11801 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #526 in 1952. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Val come from?

Val comes from Latin roots. At its most popular, Val reached #526 in the U.S. in 1952.

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