Holding steady.
Popularity of Valma since 1900
Babies named Valma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Valma's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valma is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1900, the peak year for its use, though even then it likely saw only a handful of births. The name has never ranked among the top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, with negligible usage over the decades. Valma has no consistently recorded top states, indicating its scattered, low-frequency occurrence. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a modern English formation from Val or a variant of Vilma, itself a German or Scandinavian feminine form of William. Despite its obscurity, Valma carries a simple, melodic sound that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Valma appears to be a modern coinage, possibly as a feminine form of the name Val (short for Valentine) or as a variant of Vilma, which itself is a feminine form of William. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century, with the first recorded U.S. birth in 1900. The name saw modest use in the early 1900s but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Variants: Vilma
Sibling names for Valma
Names that share Valma's style, for a brother or sister.
