Valente
Every Valente since 1916 — 1,930 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valente
Valente is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,843 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,930 American babies have been named Valente. Its peak came in 2007, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Valente stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valente year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,843 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,976 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,797 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,764 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,576 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,010 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,622 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,699 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,881 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,519 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,873 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,609 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,607 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,425 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,011 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,699 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,626 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2,279 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2,281 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,086 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2,880 |
| 2003 | 32 | #3,041 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,750 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,861 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,524 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,553 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,044 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,502 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,822 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,892 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,505 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,073 |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,064 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,748 |
| 1950 | 8 | #3,007 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,735 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,907 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,024 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,598 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,133 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valente in 2025?
Valente ranked #3,843 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valente?
1,930 babies have been named Valente in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valente most popular?
Valente peaked in 2007, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Valente a boy or girl name?
Valente is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Valente rising or falling?
Valente is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.