Girl · #4,792 in 2026

Valency

Current Rank
#4,792
Peak Rank
#4,792 (1972)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
1972
Last Year
1972
Peak Year
#4792
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Valency

Valency first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 11 Valencys were born — ranking #4,792 that year. As of 2026, Valency ranks #4,792 for baby girls with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Valencys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Valency

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

  • Valencia
  • Valenza
  • Valencies
  • Walesa
  • Valences
  • Villainy
  • Villany
  • Valence
  • Valance
  • Vallance
  • Valiancy
  • Vilany

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Valency

What does the name Valency mean?
Valency is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Valency in 2026?
In 2026, Valency ranks #4,792 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Valency most popular?
Valency reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #4,792 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Valency most popular?
Valency has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Valency.
Is Valency a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Valency is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Valency?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Valency include Nickola, Deetra, Lamonda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Valency

Valency is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Valency's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #4,792. Use the chart and map above to compare Valency'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.