Valon
Primarily a boy's name of Albanian origin with 235 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Valon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Albanian origin, meaning 'wave' or 'breaker' — from the Albanian valë (wave, surge), a name associated with the powerful movement of water and the energy of waves on the shore.
Wave names carry the dynamism and unstoppable energy of the sea. Valon is a traditional Albanian masculine name that has traveled with the Albanian diaspora across Europe and America. With over 235 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine presence in Albanian American communities.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Valon's final sounds are solid, balanced — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Valon follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Valon's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Valon climbed 911 spots in the last 20 years — from #13114 to #12203.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24 | #12479 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 77 | #9861 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 56 | #10449 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 63 | #7647 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 15 | #6309 | — |
The Story of Valon
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Valon is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Valon are most likely born between 2003 and 2023.
How rare is Valon?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Valon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 77 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Valon by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #12203 |
| 2022 | 5 | #14177 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9627 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13908 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8831 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9608 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12141 |
| 2016 | 5 | #14057 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10556 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10639 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5384 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8820 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8714 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9809 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10973 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10846 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9531 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10092 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13114 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10821 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Valon as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Valon has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024