Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Valon since 1988
Babies named Valon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Valon entered U.S. birth records in 1988, reflecting the modern trend of creating distinctive names. Its peak year was 2013, though it never ranked in the top 1000. The name has been falling in use since 2012, with an average of under 10 births per year in the 2010s. Valon has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a scattered but consistent adoption. As a modern coinage, its appeal lies in its smooth sound and ambiguity, offering a fresh alternative to more traditional names.
Valon is a modern given name with no clear etymological roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1988, and its usage peaked in 2013. It may be a creative respelling of the Albanian surname Valon or an invented name formed from popular sounds. Its origin is best classified as Modern English.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Sibling names for Valon
Names that share Valon's style, for a brother or sister.
