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Vale
UnisexMeaning of Vale: English: 'dweller in the valley'
Vale is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4514th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4514
29 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
539
First recorded 1917 · peak 2016
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
37% boys · 63% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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