Rising since 2004, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Vallen since 1982
Babies named Vallen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 34 |
| 2010s | 6 | 117 |
| 2020s | 34 | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Vallen is a modern creation, first recorded in U.S. data in 2002. Despite its recent origins, it has shown a steady upward trajectory, with its peak year being 2024, when it was given to a small but measurable number of boys. The name remains rare, with a 1-in-106,755 incidence in 2025, meaning only a handful of children receive it each year. It has no strong regional ties and has not appeared in any state's top popularity lists. Its rise parallels a broader trend of short, soft-sounding names ending in 'en' or 'an' for boys. As a modern coinage, Vallen lacks deep historical or etymological roots, but its simple, approachable sound and rarity appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar option.
Vallen is a modern coinage, likely created as a respelling of Valen or an elaboration of the trendy Val- prefix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2002 and has been steadily rising in use since 2004. The name does not have a long historical lineage or established etymological roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Sibling names for Vallen
Names that share Vallen's style, for a brother or sister.
