Valen
How to say it: VAY-lun · /ˈveɪlən/
Short form of Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy' - modern unisex use.
Valen was the 1,358th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 131 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,147 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,358 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,307 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,147 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Valen emerged in the last forty years and hit its stride in the 2020s. It remains at peak today with upward movement expected.
What goes with it
Smooth and breathy with soft warmth, Valen feels calm and versatile. Soren pairs nicely in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Valen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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