Total births
661
Girls' name · since 1910
Valeta
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 661 babies named Valeta, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 661
- total births
- 1910–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
661 girls have been named Valeta since 1910, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Valeta has been recorded 661 times among girls since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1981.
- 661 total births
- 1910–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
661 girls have been named Valeta since 1910, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 661
- total births
- 1910–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Valeta was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
24 babies were named Valeta in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Valeta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Valeta's full recorded timeline at 1942, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1910, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1952 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Valeta at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Valeta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1981
- Peak year (1952)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Valeta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Valeta's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Valeta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
67 births
- 1920s
1920s
162 births
- 1930s
1930s
139 births
- 1940s
1940s
83 births
- 1950s
1950s
109 births
- 1960s
1960s
78 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 162 births (25% of all-time use).
How Valeta 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 Valeta's total volume
Valeta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Valeta by state
Where Valeta concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valeta? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 661 babies named Valeta. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1952, with 24 births.
When was Valeta most popular? ▼
Valeta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Valeta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valeta are Texas (10 births), Kansas (5 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
How long has the name Valeta been used? ▼
Records for Valeta go back to 1910, giving 72 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Valeta? ▼
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 Valeta's data
- Valeta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Valetas (10 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 Valeta
Nearby Names Like Valeta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valeta
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 Valeta side by side: Valeta vs Valerie Valeta vs Valeria Valeta 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, 1910–1981 (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. "Valeta: Baby Name Since 1910 - 661 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valeta. 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 Valeta 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.