Holding steady.
Popularity of Duval since 1915
Babies named Duval per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1968, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Duval's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Duval is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1915. Its peak year of usage came in 1921, and it has since been used only sporadically, remaining outside the top 1000. The name is likely a transferred use of the French surname Duval, which means 'from the valley'. Given its rarity, no top states for the name were recorded. Duval offers a distinctive choice connected to French heritage, but it has never seen broad adoption.
Duval traces to the French surname Duval, meaning 'of the valley' (from French 'du' and 'val'). It was occasionally adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States during the early 20th century. Its usage has been rare and sporadic, never achieving widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Duval
Names that share Duval's style, for a brother or sister.
