Unisex · #3,995 in 2026

Valgene

Current Rank
#3,995
Peak Rank
#2,003 (1931)
Total Babies
177
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,434 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,003 (177 total)
👦As Boy Name
1925
First Year
1957
Last Year
1931
Peak Year
#2003
Peak Rank
177
Total Count
23
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1924
First Year
1933
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#4434
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Valgene

As a girl name

Valgene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1924, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 6 Valgenes were born — ranking #4,434 that year. As of 2026, Valgene ranks #4,218 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Valgenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Valgene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1925, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1931, when 14 Valgenes were born — ranking #2,003 that year. As of 2026, Valgene ranks #3,995 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 177 Valgenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Valgene

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valgene

What does the name Valgene mean?
Valgene is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1925. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Valgene in 2026?
In 2026, Valgene ranks #3,995 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Valgene most popular?
Valgene reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #2,003 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Valgene a unisex name?
Yes — Valgene is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Valgenes assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Valgene?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Valgene include Hue, Lonell, Rayshaun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Valgene

Valgene is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 177 births in the dataset. Valgene's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #2,003. Use the chart and map above to compare Valgene'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.