boy's name
Valdis
VAHL-dis (Latvian)
- Origin Latvian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 82
Valdis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Valdis is a name of Latvian origin.
- Peaked in 1971, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Valdis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 36 |
How Popular Is Valdis?
In 1978, Valdis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Valdis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Valdis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Valdis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Valdis
- Latvian VAHL-dis
Sibling Names for Valdis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Valdis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Valdis
How popular is the name Valdis?
In 1978, Valdis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Valdis a girl's or a boy's name?
Valdis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Valdis?
Valdis has 2 syllables.
When was Valdis most popular?
Valdis peaked in 1971, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.