How Many People Are Named Valkyrie?
Complete statistics for the name Valkyrie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Valkyrie means 'chooser of the slain' in Old Norse, making it a name steeped in myth and power. Only 1,203 people named Valkyrie live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 274,320 Americans. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 represents stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 1,211 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Valkyrie Through the Generations
Valkyrie, a name that's truly taken flight in recent years, saw its highest birth rate in 2022 with 153 new arrivals. Today, most people named Valkyrie are under 30, with only 14 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with 99% of its bearers being part of the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Valkyrie's Old Norse roots
📄 About the Name Valkyrie
How Many People Have the Name Valkyrie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,203 people in the United States currently share the name Valkyrie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 274,320 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Valkyrie a Common or Rare Name?
Valkyrie 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 Valkyrie Mean?
Valkyrie means "chooser of the slain" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Valkyrie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Valkyrie Most Popular?
The name Valkyrie reached peak popularity in 2022, with 153 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Valkyrie?
Approximately 1,203 people named Valkyrie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,211. That works out to roughly 1 in 274,320 Americans.
Is Valkyrie a rare name?
Valkyrie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 274,320 Americans has this name.
What does the name Valkyrie mean?
Valkyrie means "chooser of the slain" and comes from Old Norse origins.
Is Valkyrie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Valkyrie are male and 100% are female.
When was Valkyrie most popular?
Valkyrie peaked in 2022 with 153 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.