Total births
425
Unisex name · since 1917
Valjean
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 425 babies named Valjean, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 425
- total births
- 1917–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Valjean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 425 recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Valjean has been recorded 425 times among girls since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1964.
- 425 total births
- 1917–1964 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
425 girls have been named Valjean since 1917, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1964.
- 425
- total births
- 1917–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Valjean was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
18 babies were named Valjean in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Valjean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Valjean splits its recorded history at 1942: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Valjean at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Valjean popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1964
- Peak year (1953)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Valjean popularity over time - boys
39 total births recorded since 1921 (Valjean as boys' name)
Valjean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Valjean's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Valjean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
67 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s
1950s
114 births
- 1960s
1960s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 114 births (27% of all-time use).
Valjean by state
Where Valjean concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 34 | 8.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Valjean's total US births 8.0%
34 of 425 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valjean? ▼
Valjean has been given to 425 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1964. 18 babies were born in 1953, its single highest year.
When was Valjean most popular? ▼
Valjean was most popular in the 1950s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Valjean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valjean are Pennsylvania (34 births).
Is Valjean a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Valjean is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 425 births, and as a boy's name it has 39 births.
How long has the name Valjean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Valjean since 1917 -- 48 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Valjean? ▼
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 Valjean's data
- Valjean's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (114 total births) through the 1960s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Valjeans (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Valjean
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valjean
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Valentina Girl
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Valarie Girl
#2438 18,714 births
Valencia Girl
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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, 1917–1964 (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. "Valjean: Baby Name Since 1917 - 425 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valjean. 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 Valjean 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.