Total births
340
Unisex name · since 1917
Vale
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 340 babies named Vale, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6677
- among girls today
- 340
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Vale currently ranks #6677 among unisex names in America, with 340 babies recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Vale recorded 340 times among girls since 1917, holding rank #6677 nationally today, ahead of 62% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #6677 among girls today
- 340 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vale is currently the #6677 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 340 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6677
- among girls today
- 340
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Vale vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6677
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Vale was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
49 babies were named Vale in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Vale compares
340 48th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vale's all-time total is 11% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vale | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 340 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Vale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vale's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vale at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,677
Active since
1917
Vale popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Vale popularity over time - boys
199 total births recorded since 1917 (Vale as boys' name)
Vale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Vale's strongest decade.
203 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Vale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
203 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 203 births (60% of all-time use).
Vale by state
Where Vale concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 11 | 3.2% |
California share of Vale's total US births 3.2%
Even split
11 of 340 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vale? ▼
Vale has been given to 340 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6677 as of the latest data. 49 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Vale most popular? ▼
Vale was most popular in the 2010s decade with 203 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Vale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vale are California (11 births), Illinois (11 births).
Is Vale a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Vale is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 340 births, and as a boy's name it has 199 births.
How long has the name Vale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vale since 1917 -- 109 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Vale? ▼
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 Vale's data
- Vale's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (203 total births) through the 2020s (121) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Vales (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Vale
Nearby Names Like Vale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vale
Valerie Girl
#147 273,229 births
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 Vale side by side: Vale vs Valerie Vale vs Valeria Vale vs Valentina
Related Names
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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, 1917–2025 (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. "Vale: #6677 Unisex Name - 340 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vale. 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 Vale 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.