Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Val
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1952
Peak births
178
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
1882Peak 19522025
Quick answers about Val
How many people are named Val?
An estimated 3,206 living Americans are named Val.
How rare is Val?
Val is very rare among babies today, with 22 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.6% from its 1952 peak.
How old is the typical Val?
The median age of a living American named Val is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 54 and 74 years old.
Is Val still popular?
Yes — Val is currently rising in popularity, with 22 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1952
Decline from peak
87.6%
2025
22
All-time
5,657