7,236births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Slovenia
#25Slovenia 2025
Val is a boy name family recorded 7,236 times in 2 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in Slovenia (#25 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Slovenia in 2021, at 520.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Val
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val | Slovene | 5,657 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4539 | 1952 | ▲ 89 % |
| Val | Slovene | 1,579 | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | #25 | 2021 | ▲ 38 % |
Questions about Val
How popular is the name Val?
In 2025 it ranked #25 in Slovenia. Official registers record 7,236 births across 2 countries.
When was Val most popular?
It peaked in Slovenia in 2021, at 520.0 births per 100,000.
Is Val a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Val is a boy name.