Total births
336
Girls' name · since 1959
Valisa
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 336 babies named Valisa, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 336
- total births
- 1959–1995
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
336 girls have been named Valisa since 1959, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Valisa recorded 336 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 1995.
- 336 total births
- 1959–1995 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
336 girls have been named Valisa since 1959, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1995.
- 336
- total births
- 1959–1995
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Valisa was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
24 babies were named Valisa in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Valisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Valisa splits its recorded history at 1974: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1959 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Valisa at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Valisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–1995
- Peak year (1970)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Valisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Valisa's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Valisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
129 births
- 1970s
1970s
124 births
- 1980s
1980s
64 births
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 129 births (38% of all-time use).
Valisa by state
Where Valisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 3.3% |
California share of Valisa's total US births 3.3%
11 of 336 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valisa? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 336 babies named Valisa. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 24 births.
When was Valisa most popular? ▼
Valisa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Valisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valisa are California (11 births).
How long has the name Valisa been used? ▼
Records for Valisa go back to 1959, giving 37 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Valisa? ▼
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 Valisa's data
- Valisa's decade-level peak was the 1960s (129 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Valisas (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 Valisa
Nearby Names Like Valisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valisa
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 Valisa side by side: Valisa vs Valerie Valisa vs Valeria Valisa vs Valentina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1959–1995 (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. "Valisa: Baby Name Since 1959 - 336 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valisa. 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 Valisa 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 July 2026.