Vale
Every Vale since 1917 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vale
Vale is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,323 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 539 American babies have been named Vale — about 63% girls and 37% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vale stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vale year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,323 | 16 | #5,831 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,914 | 10 | #8,267 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,954 | 9 | #8,866 |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,012 | 11 | #7,724 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,395 | 10 | #8,117 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,253 | 14 | #6,265 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,336 | 11 | #7,594 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,450 | 8 | #9,608 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,377 | 8 | #9,628 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,320 | 6 | #12,078 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,590 | 11 | #7,461 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,486 | 9 | #8,737 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,105 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,545 |
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| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,403 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,364 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,264 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,382 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vale in 2025?
Vale ranked #8,323 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vale?
539 babies have been named Vale in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vale most popular?
Vale peaked in 2015, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Vale a boy or girl name?
Vale is used for both: about 63% of babies named Vale have been girls and 37% boys.
Is the name Vale rising or falling?
Vale is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.