Valley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
9% Masculine / 91% Feminine
Meaning:
Valley is an English name that refers to a low area of land between hills or mountains.
Meaning of the Name Valley
Valley is an English name that refers to a low area of land between hills or mountains. It symbolizes peace, tranquility, and harmony. It is often associated with nature and the beauty of the outdoors. The name Valley can also be seen as a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, representing the challenges and triumphs one may encounter.
Popularity of the Name Valley
The popularity for the name Valley peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 45 births, which ranked number 6,195 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Valley had the most female births in 2021 with 45, which ranked number 3,427 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 9, which ranked number 2,843 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Valley has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 43 births, an increase of 616.67%. Among females, Valley has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 43 births, an increase of 616.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Valley
- 10 Year Trend of Valley: 616.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Valley: 616.67%
Popularity of Valley by State
Among females, Valley was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Valley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Valley
- Total Births of Valley: 52 (21.77%)
- Female Births of Valley: 52 (21.77%)
Given the upward trend of Valley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 21.77% increase in total births, for a total of 52 births in 2024. For Females, births for Valley have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, an increase of 21.77%.