Valen

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsLatinRising fast
#1704 26in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Valen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a short form of Valentin or Valentine, from the Latin valens meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' It distills the classic Valentine to its essential syllables while retaining the romantic, strength-infused Latin root.

Valen is clean and modern-sounding, fitting the trend toward short, crisp names. About 1,265 U.S. births are recorded. It's a name for parents who love the Valentine tradition but want something less dated and more everyday-wearable.

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Popularity Over Time

Valen climbed 3075 spots in the last 20 years — from #4779 to #1704.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Valen
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s427
2010s530
2000s205
1990s74
1980s22
1950s7

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 19592024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Valen
YearBirthsRank
202498#1704
2023102#1678
202283#1904
202177#1960
202067#2111
201969#2108
201874#1991
201773#1974
201664#2164
201549#2562
201454#2399
201339#2951
201248#2592
201128#3787
201032#3446
200937#3158
200826#4033
200725#4119
200620#4667
200521#4320

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Valen as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Valen has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 482 births since 1951.

#5409
Current rank
482
Total births
2022
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Valen be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Valen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1704. As a girl's name, it ranks #5409.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19592024) · Methodology