Valen
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong. Variant Of Valentinus: The Name Of More Than 50 Saints And Three Roman Emperors.
- Origin
- English
Valen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,265 baby boys have been named Valen. The name peaked in 2023 with 102 US births that year (rank #1678). In 2024, ranked #1704 nationally.
Top States for Valen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Valen births are: California (137), Texas (96), Florida (19).
Other English-Origin Names Like Valen
If you like Valen's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
5-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Valen's exact length and starting letter: Vaden, Vadit, Vaino, Vance, Vanda.
Quick Facts About Valen
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine | Strong. Variant Of Valentinus: The Name Of More Than 50 Saints And Three Roman Emperors. | Male | English |
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Compare Valen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Valen against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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