Valon
Of Albanian origin meaning "wave" or "billow".
Name Census estimates that about 236 living Americans carry the first name Valon. It is a predominantly male name (97.9% of registrations). The average person named Valon today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Valon births was 2013 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Valon. 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.
People living today
236
~ 1 in 1,452,349 Americans
Peak year
2013
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,203
Tracked since 1982
Gender
Gender distribution for Valon
Valon leans heavily male at 97.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Valon as a male name
- Ranked #12,203 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (17 births)
Valon as a female name
- Ranked #12,260 in 1982
- 5 female births in 1982
- Peak: 1982 (5 births)
Popularity
Valon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Valon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Valon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valon 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 Valon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Valons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Valon
The name Valon is believed to have its origins in the Albanian language. It is derived from the Albanian word "valë," which means "wave." The name was likely first used in the region of modern-day Albania and Kosovo, where Albanian is one of the primary languages spoken.
The earliest recorded use of the name Valon can be traced back to the 15th century. During this time, Albania was under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and there are records of individuals with the name Valon appearing in historical documents from that period.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Valon was Valon Basha, an Albanian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire and is celebrated as a national hero in Albania.
In the 17th century, the name Valon was also recorded in the French language. This was likely due to the presence of Albanian communities in parts of France, particularly in the region of Normandy. One notable French figure with the name Valon was Valon de Forbin, a French naval officer and author who lived from 1655 to 1733.
Another historical figure with the name Valon was Valon Zhin, an Albanian writer and patriot who lived in the late 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the Albanian National Awakening movement, which aimed to promote Albanian culture and language during the period of Ottoman rule.
In the 20th century, the name Valon continued to be popular among Albanians. One notable figure was Valon Surroi, an Albanian journalist and politician who played a significant role in the Kosovo independence movement. He was born in 1959 and has been a prominent figure in Kosovo's political landscape.
While the name Valon is primarily associated with the Albanian culture and language, it has also been used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Albanian communities or influences. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the Albanian people and their rich cultural heritage.
People
Valon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Valon 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
Valon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Valon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 236 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Valon 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 1,452,349 US residents.
Is Valon a common name?
We classify Valon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Valon most popular?
The single biggest year for Valon was 2013, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Valon is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Valon a male name?
Yes, 97.9% of people registered as Valon 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.
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.