Total births
59
Girls' name · since 1915
Valada
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 59 babies named Valada, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 59
- total births
- 1915–1961
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Valada sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 59 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Valada recorded 59 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1961.
- 59 total births
- 1915–1961 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
59 girls have been named Valada since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1961.
- 59
- total births
- 1915–1961
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Valada was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
10 babies were named Valada in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Valada's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Valada's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Valada at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Valada popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1961
- Peak year (1920)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Valada by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Valada's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Valada births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 9
1910s
9 births
- 1920s
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
25 births
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 25 births (42% of all-time use).
Valada by state
Where Valada concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 12 | 20.3% |
Indiana share of Valada's total US births 20.3%
12 of 59 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valada? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 59 babies named Valada. The most recent recorded year was 1961. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 10 births.
When was Valada most popular? ▼
Valada was most popular in the 1930s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Valada most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valada are Indiana (12 births).
How long has the name Valada been used? ▼
Records for Valada go back to 1915, giving 47 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Valada? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Valerie, Valeria, Valentina, Valarie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Valada's data
- Valada's decade-level peak was the 1930s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Valadas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Valada
Nearby Names Like Valada
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valada
Valerie Girl
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Valeria Girl
#162 80,052 births
Valentina Girl
#47 65,147 births
Valarie Girl
#2438 18,714 births
Valencia Girl
#1266 12,198 births
Compare Valada side by side: Valada vs Valerie Valada vs Valeria Valada vs Valentina
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1961 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Valada: Baby Name Since 1915 - 59 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valada. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Valada draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.