Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Valdez

Name: Popularity of the name Valdez in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Valdez, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#2,050 (1974)

Total Babies

258

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

2013

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#2050

Peak Rank

258

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Valdez

Valdez first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 21 Valdezs were born — ranking #2,050 that year. As of 2026, Valdez ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 258 Valdezs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Valdez

Phonetically similar names — useful when Valdez is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Valdes
Valdese
Valdis
Vallas
Valleys
Velez
Valets
Valadez
Voulez
Velds
Chaldees
Villas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Valdez

What does the name Valdez mean?

Valdez is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Valdez in 2026?

In 2026, Valdez ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Valdez most popular?

Valdez reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #2,050 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Valdez most popular?

Valdez has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Valdez.

Is Valdez a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Valdez is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Valdez?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Valdez include Rui, Imari, Joseangel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Valdez

Valdez is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 258 births in the dataset. Valdez's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #2,050. Use the chart and map above to compare Valdez's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.