Total births
431
Girls' name · since 1899
Valeda
Since 1899, U.S. Social Security records show 431 babies named Valeda, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 431
- total births
- 1899–1981
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Valeda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 431 have been recorded since 1899.
Social Security Administration records show Valeda recorded 431 times among girls since 1899, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 1981.
- 431 total births
- 1899–1981 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
431 girls have been named Valeda since 1899, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1981.
- 431
- total births
- 1899–1981
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Valeda was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
18 babies were named Valeda in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Valeda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Valeda's SSA record in two at 1929 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Valeda at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1899
Valeda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–1981
- Peak year (1916)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Valeda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Valeda's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Valeda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 28
1900s
28 births
- 1910s
1910s
109 births
- 1920s
1920s
104 births
- 1930s
1930s
54 births
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 109 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valeda? ▼
431 babies have been named Valeda since 1899. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1916 with 18 births.
When was Valeda most popular? ▼
Valeda was most popular in the 1910s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Valeda been used? ▼
Records for Valeda go back to 1899, giving 83 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Valeda? ▼
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 Valeda's data
- Valeda's decade-level peak was the 1910s (109 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Valeda
Nearby Names Like Valeda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valeda
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 Valeda side by side: Valeda vs Valerie Valeda vs Valeria Valeda vs Valentina
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1899–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Valeda: Baby Name Since 1899 - 431 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valeda. 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 Valeda 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.