Valor
How to say it: VAL-ur · /ˈvælər/
From English word 'valor' meaning courage and bravery - modern virtue name rising in the US in 2010s.
Valor was the 1,098th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 159 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 98% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #977 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,098 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 159 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,851 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +98% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #977 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, it has risen quickly. At its strongest in the 2020s, it is likely to advance again.
What goes with it
Sturdy and resonant with a strong virtue message. Creed stands beside it well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Valor is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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