Total births
82
Boys' name · since 1952
Valdis
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 82 babies named Valdis, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 82
- total births
- 1952–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
82 boys have been named Valdis since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Valdis has been recorded 82 times among boys since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1978.
- 82 total births
- 1952–1978 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
82 boys have been named Valdis since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1978.
- 82
- total births
- 1952–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Valdis was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
13 babies were named Valdis in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Valdis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Valdis's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Valdis at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Valdis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1978
- Peak year (1971)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Valdis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Valdis's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Valdis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
40 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 40 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valdis? ▼
82 babies have been named Valdis since 1952. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1971 with 13 births.
When was Valdis most popular? ▼
Valdis was most popular in the 1950s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
How long has the name Valdis been used? ▼
Records for Valdis go back to 1952, giving 27 years of history through 1978.
What names are similar to Valdis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Valentino, Valentin, Valentine, Val, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Valdis's data
- Valdis's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (40 total births) through the 1970s (36) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Valdis
Nearby Names Like Valdis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valdis
Valentino Boy
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Valentin Boy
#748 11,723 births
Valentine Boy
#2445 6,711 births
Val Boy
#5457 5,657 births
Valente Boy
#3907 1,930 births
Compare Valdis side by side: Valdis vs Valentino Valdis vs Valentin Valdis vs Valentine
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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, 1952–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Valdis: Baby Name Since 1952 - 82 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valdis. 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 Valdis 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.