Declining since 2016, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Vale since 1917
Babies named Vale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 | 15 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 203 | 66 |
| 2020s | 121 | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Vale is a rare unisex name in the United States, first recorded in 1917. Its peak year was 2016, but since then its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 7,885th, with roughly 1 in 123,636 newborns receiving the name. The name has never appeared among top states, reflecting its niche appeal. While its etymology is uncertain, Vale may evoke the imagery of a valley or the Latin farewell, giving it a poetic and serene quality.
The name Vale may derive from the English word 'vale', meaning valley, or from the Latin 'vale' (farewell), used as a given name in modern times. It gained occasional use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Vale
Names that share Vale's style, for a brother or sister.
