Valor
Every Valor since 1988 — 1,680 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valor
Valor is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,254 in 2025 with 159 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,680 American babies have been named Valor — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 180 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 Valor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valor 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 | 21 | #5,900 | 159 | #1,254 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,574 | 124 | #1,470 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,660 | 123 | #1,470 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,207 | 96 | #1,748 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,239 | 112 | #1,564 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,304 | 134 | #1,342 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,573 | 101 | #1,633 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,507 | 102 | #1,616 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,309 | 94 | #1,694 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,364 | 91 | #1,723 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,287 | 78 | #1,890 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,487 | 53 | #2,427 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,114 | 43 | #2,760 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,881 | 42 | #2,864 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,183 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #6,016 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,784 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #14,280 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,599 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,609 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,874 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,216 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #7,009 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,166 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,816 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valor in 2025?
Valor ranked #1,254 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 159 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valor?
1,680 babies have been named Valor in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valor most popular?
Valor peaked in 2025, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Valor a boy or girl name?
Valor is used for both: about 11% of babies named Valor have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Valor rising or falling?
Valor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.