Total births
753
Girls' name · since 1920
Valli
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 753 babies named Valli, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7300
- among girls today
- 753
- born since 1920
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
753 babies have been named Valli since 1920, making it today's #7300 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Valli has been recorded 753 times among girls since 1920, currently ranked #7300 nationally and more common than 59% of girls, 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 1920 to 2025.
- #7300 among girls today
- 753 born since 1920
- 1950s peak decade
- 59% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Valli is currently the #7300 girls' name in America, more common than 59% of girls - 753 born since 1920, peaking in the 1950s.
- #7300
- among girls today
- 753
- born since 1920
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Valli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7300
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 59% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Valli was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
54 babies were named Valli in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
How Valli compares
753 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Valli's all-time total is 97% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Valli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 753 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Valli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Valli's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 21% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 79%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1952 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Valli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1952
Current rank
#7,300
Active since
1920
Valli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (1952)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Valli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Valli's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Valli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 88
1940s
88 births
- 1950s
1950s
375 births
- 1960s 145
1960s
145 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
- 2020s 66
2020s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 375 births (50% of all-time use).
How Valli 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 Valli's total volume
Valli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Valli by state
Where Valli concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 4.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 20 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Valli's total US births 4.4%
Even split
33 of 753 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Valli? ▼
Valli has been given to 753 babies in the U.S. since 1920, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7300 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 1952, its single highest year.
When was Valli most popular? ▼
Valli was most popular in the 1950s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Valli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Valli are California (33 births), New York (20 births), Pennsylvania (12 births).
How long has the name Valli been used? ▼
Valli has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 106 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Valli? ▼
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 Valli's data
- Valli's decade-level peak was the 1950s (375 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vallis (33 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 Valli
Nearby Names Like Valli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Valli
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 Valli side by side: Valli vs Valerie Valli vs Valeria Valli vs Valentina
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Kenny #7303
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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, 1920–2025 (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. "Valli: #7300 Girls' Name - 753 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/valli. 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 Valli 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.