Total births
1,063
Girls' name · since 1896
Valera
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 1,063 babies named Valera, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15362
- among girls today
- 1,063
- born since 1896
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
1,063 babies have been named Valera since 1896, making it today's #15362 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Valera recorded 1,063 times among girls since 1896, holding rank #15362 nationally today, ahead of 13% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 2025.
- #15362 among girls today
- 1,063 born since 1896
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Valera is currently the #15362 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 1,063 born since 1896, peaking in the 1920s.
- #15362
- among girls today
- 1,063
- born since 1896
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Valera vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15362
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Valera was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
38 babies were named Valera in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
How Valera compares
1,063 Top 31% higher than 69% of 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
Valera's all-time total is 178% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Valera | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,063 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Valera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Valera's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1896, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Valera at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1919
Current rank
#15,362
Active since
1896
Valera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–2025
- Peak year (1919)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Valera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Valera's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Valera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
260 births
- 1920s
1920s
264 births
- 1930s
1930s
168 births
- 1940s
1940s
123 births
- 1950s 96
1950s
96 births
- 1960s 67
1960s
67 births
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 264 births (25% of all-time use).
How Valera compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Valera's total volume
Valera vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Valera by state
Where Valera concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valera? ▼
1,063 babies have been named Valera since 1896. It currently ranks #15362 among girls. The peak year was 1919 with 38 births.
When was Valera most popular? ▼
Valera was most popular in the 1920s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Valera most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valera are Texas (38 births), Iowa (10 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Valera been used? ▼
Records for Valera go back to 1896, giving 130 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Valera? ▼
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 Valera's data
- Valera's decade-level peak was the 1920s (264 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Valeras (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Valera
Nearby Names Like Valera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valera
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 Valera side by side: Valera vs Valerie Valera vs Valeria Valera 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, 1896–2025 (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. "Valera: #15362 Girls' Name - 1,063 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valera. 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 Valera 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.