Valmond
Of French origin meaning "brave protector" or "strength of the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Valmond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Valmond today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Valmond births was 1914 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Valmond. 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
- • The typical person named Valmond is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Valmonds were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Valmond. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1914
5 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1933 SSA rank
#4,118
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Valmond: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Valmond from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valmond 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 Valmond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Valmond
The name Valmond has its origins in the French language, derived from the combination of the Germanic elements "wal" meaning "ruler" and "mund" meaning "protector." This name emerged during the Middle Ages in regions of modern-day France and neighboring areas.
In the 9th century, the name Valmond appeared in records as a personal name used by members of the Frankish nobility and aristocracy. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Valmond de Cluny, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived from 875 to 927 and played a significant role in the Cluniac Reforms.
During the Crusades, the name Valmond gained further prominence as it was borne by several knights and military leaders. Valmond de Montfort, born in 1145, was a French nobleman who participated in the Third Crusade and fought alongside King Richard I of England.
The name Valmond also found its way into literary works and religious texts. In the 12th century, a character named Valmond appeared in the French chansons de geste, a type of epic poetry that celebrated the deeds of heroic knights and kings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Valmond. Valmond de Ribaumont, born in 1335, was a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was renowned for his valor and military prowess. Valmond Leclerc, born in 1598, was a French explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region.
In the realm of arts and literature, Valmond Perrault, born in 1677, was a French poet and critic who played a significant role in the development of the French literary tradition. Valmond Duchamp, born in 1887, was a French artist and sculptor associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements.
It is worth noting that while the name Valmond has its roots in the French language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, albeit to a lesser extent. The name has maintained a certain level of popularity, particularly in francophone regions, but its usage has remained relatively limited compared to other names of French origin.
People
Valmond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Valmond 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
Valmond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Valmond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Valmond 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Valmond a common name?
We classify Valmond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Valmond most popular?
The single biggest year for Valmond was 1914, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Valmond is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Valmond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Valmond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Valmond in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Valmond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Valmond in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Valmond can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Valmond?
See how many Americans are named Valmond on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.