Valley
Meaningvalley · English
- US rank
- #1,129
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,036 in 1888
207 babies were named Valley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,721 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Valley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,764 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Valley, 207 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Valley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryValley first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1888, when it reached #1,036.
- TrendValley has climbed 4,721 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,129. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedValley is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #384, followed by Tennessee (#479) and Utah (#490). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
- MeaningIn English, Valley means “valley”.
About the name Valley
Valley is a girl name of American origin meaning “valley”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Valley for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 51 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #1,036 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,129, with 207 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 | 51,020 girls |
| 1900s | 11 | 93,110 girls |
| 1910s | 5.6 | 179,856 girls |
| 1920s | 5.3 | 189,036 girls |
| 1930s | 2.3 | 436,681 girls |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 girls |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 girls |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 165,837 girls |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,365 girls |
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Valley
What does the name Valley mean?
Valley means “valley” in English.
What is the origin of the name Valley?
Valley has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Valley a boy or girl name?
Valley is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Valley?
Valley ranked #1,129 for US girls in 2025, given to 207 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#1,036).