NAME PROFILE
Valen
A shortened form of Jedidiah, meaning "Beloved of the Lord." This name suggests a person who is deeply cherished, possessing a natural warmth and a reliable, steady presence that others find comforting.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,880 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 2023 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2003 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%TX — 35%NY — 9%FL — 7%PA — 7%
Notable People
Jedd Gyorko (Professional baseball infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals) · Jedd Fisch (Head football coach at the University of Washington) · Jedd Johnson (Renowned interior designer and architectural artist) · Jedd Rose (Co-founder and creative director of Topo Designs) · Jedd Wider (Award-winning documentary film producer of "Taxi to the Dark Side")
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