How Many People Are Named Valjean?

Complete statistics for the name Valjean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Valjean
Very Rare
French surname used as a first name

Valjean is a very rare female name, with only 215 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,535,275 Americans. The majority of those named Valjean are over 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1929.

~215
Living in US
1 in 1,535,275
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jean
🌐
Origin
French surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Dignified Mature Resolute
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

737
Worldwide Bearers
#303,201
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
700
🇧🇷 Brazil
16
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇦🇷 Argentina
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇨🇬 Congo
1
🇭🇳 Honduras
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1 (0%)
♀ Female
214 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
464
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 464 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Valjean Through the Generations

Valjean, a name that's been around since the early 20th century, has seen its highest birth rate in 1929 when 25 babies were given this unique moniker. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with no significant increase or decrease in usage. Today, there are 215 individuals named Valjean in the United States, all of whom are over 60 years old, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with older generations. This makes Valjean a classic, old-school name that's rarely heard among younger crowds.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 34

✨ Similar Names to Valjean

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Valjean's French surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Valjean

How Many People Have the Name Valjean?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 215 people in the United States currently share the name Valjean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,535,275 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Valjean a Common or Rare Name?

Valjean is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Valjean Mean?

Valjean means "creative variant of Jean" and comes from French surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Valjean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Valjean Most Popular?

The name Valjean reached peak popularity in 1929, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Valjean?

Approximately 215 people named Valjean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 464. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,535,275 Americans.

Is Valjean a rare name?

Valjean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,535,275 Americans has this name.

What does the name Valjean mean?

Valjean means "creative variant of Jean" and comes from French surname used as a first name origins.

Is Valjean more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Valjean are male and 100% are female.

When was Valjean most popular?

Valjean peaked in 1929 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US215
All-Time Births464
1 in X1 in 1,535,275
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1929
World Rank#303,201
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.