Valbona
A feminine name of Albanian origin meaning "mountain valley".
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Valbona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Valbona today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Valbona births was 1989 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Valbona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Valbona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
1989
12 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1995 SSA rank
#15,675
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Valbona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Valbona from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 59 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valbona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Valbona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Valbonas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Valbona
Valbona is a feminine given name of Albanian origin, derived from the words "Val" meaning "wave" and "bona" meaning "good" or "beautiful". It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Albania and among Albanian communities around the world.
The name Valbona has its roots in the Albanian language, which is an Indo-European language spoken primarily in Albania, Kosovo, and other neighboring regions. The combination of the words "val" and "bona" suggests a name that evokes imagery of beautiful or good waves, perhaps referring to the waves of the Adriatic Sea that borders Albania.
While the name Valbona does not have a long historical record, it has been embraced by Albanian families in recent decades as a way to celebrate their cultural heritage and language. It is a name that reflects the beauty and natural landscapes of Albania, with its stunning coastlines and mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valbona dates back to the late 20th century, when it began to appear in Albanian birth records and official documents. Since then, the name has gained popularity among Albanian communities worldwide, with notable individuals bearing the name Valbona.
One such individual is Valbona Kadriu, an Albanian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the early 2000s. Born in 1986 in Pristina, Kosovo, Kadriu has released several successful albums and has become a prominent figure in the Albanian music scene.
Another notable Valbona is Valbona Sanoko, an Albanian politician and member of the Parliament of Albania. Born in 1971 in Shkodër, Albania, Sanoko has been active in Albanian politics since the early 2000s and has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and gender equality.
In the field of literature, Valbona Shujata is an Albanian author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories. Born in 1976 in Tirana, Albania, Shujata's works often explore themes of identity, love, and the human experience.
Valbona Koci is an Albanian artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive works. Born in 1977 in Tirana, Koci's paintings have been exhibited in various galleries and art spaces throughout Albania and internationally.
Finally, Valbona Memo is an Albanian journalist and news anchor who has worked for various Albanian media outlets, including Top Channel TV. Born in 1980 in Tirana, Memo has covered a wide range of news stories and has become a respected figure in Albanian journalism.
People
Valbona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Valbona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Valbona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Valbona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Valbona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Valbona a common name?
We classify Valbona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Valbona most popular?
The single biggest year for Valbona was 1989, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Valbona is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Valbona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Valbona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.