Total births
295
Girls' name · since 1892
Valborg
295 babies named Valborg in U.S. Social Security records since 1892, with the highest year being 1915. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 295
- total births
- 1892–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Valborg sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 295 recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Valborg has been recorded 295 times among girls since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1934.
- 295 total births
- 1892–1934 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
295 girls have been named Valborg since 1892, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1934.
- 295
- total births
- 1892–1934
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Valborg was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
33 babies were named Valborg in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Valborg's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Valborg splits its recorded history at 1916: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Valborg at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Valborg popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1934
- Peak year (1915)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Valborg by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Valborg's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Valborg births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 17
1890s
17 births
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
150 births
- 1920s
1920s
80 births
- 1930s 8
1930s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 150 births (51% of all-time use).
Valborg by state
Where Valborg concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 82 | 27.8% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 13 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 11 | 3.7% |
Minnesota share of Valborg's total US births 27.8%
Even split
82 of 295 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valborg? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 295 babies named Valborg. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 33 births.
When was Valborg most popular? ▼
Valborg was most popular in the 1910s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Valborg most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valborg are Minnesota (82 births), North Dakota (13 births), Wisconsin (11 births).
How long has the name Valborg been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Valborg since 1892 -- 43 years through the most recent 1934 data.
What names are similar to Valborg? ▼
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 Valborg's data
- Valborg's decade-level peak was the 1910s (150 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Valborgs (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Valborg
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valborg
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Valarie Girl
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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, 1892–1934 (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. "Valborg: Baby Name Since 1892 - 295 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valborg. 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 Valborg 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.