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Valkyrie
GirlMeaning of Valkyrie: Old Norse: 'chooser of the slain'
Valkyrie is a girl's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1878th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1878
101 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,313
First recorded 1992 · peak 2022
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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