Valkyrie
Every Valkyrie since 1992 — 1,313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valkyrie
Valkyrie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,925 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,313 American babies have been named Valkyrie. Its peak came in 2022, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Valkyrie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valkyrie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1,925 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1,821 |
| 2023 | 143 | #1,511 |
| 2022 | 153 | #1,455 |
| 2021 | 111 | #1,827 |
| 2020 | 128 | #1,630 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1,862 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2,418 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,740 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,375 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,758 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,260 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,712 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,391 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,755 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,616 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,321 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,767 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,380 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,062 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,787 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,679 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,963 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10,073 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,746 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,678 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valkyrie in 2025?
Valkyrie ranked #1,925 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valkyrie?
1,313 babies have been named Valkyrie in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valkyrie most popular?
Valkyrie peaked in 2022, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Valkyrie a boy or girl name?
Valkyrie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Valkyrie rising or falling?
Valkyrie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.