Duval Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: doo-VAL /duːˈvæl/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: 'of the valley'; English: 'valley dweller'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Duval is of French origin, deriving from the Old French term "du val," which translates to "of the valley." This name is a toponymic surname, indicating a geographical connection to a valley or low-lying area. The components of the name can be traced back to the Latin "vallis," meaning valley, which evolved into the Old French form before being adopted into English.
The transition into English likely occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon, often retaining their original meanings related to geography or landscape features. Historically, the name Duval has been associated with various notable figures and families in France, particularly during the medieval period.
One significant milestone includes the use of the name in the context of French nobility, where it was often linked to land ownership and regional identity. The name appears in various historical documents from the 12th century onward, reflecting the feudal system and the importance of lineage and land in medieval society.
Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints and religious figures, contributing to its prominence in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Duval carries connotations of nature and the pastoral landscape, resonating with themes of tranquility and fertility associated with valleys.
This connection to the land has made it a symbol of heritage and identity for families bearing the name. In literature and art, valleys often symbolize peace and refuge, further enhancing the name's cultural significance.
While diminutive forms or variations may exist, Duval itself stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of geographical names in personal identity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Duval was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Duval has ranked as high as #5690 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Duval has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Duval is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Duval was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Duval.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 | 11 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 | 10 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 | 12 |
| 1983 | 11 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 | 12 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 |
| 1978 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 12 | 12 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 11 | 11 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | 8 | 8 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 |
| 1957 | 5 | 5 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 8 | 8 |
| 1922 | 5 | 5 |
| 1921 | 10 | 10 |
| 1920 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 8 | 8 |
| 1915 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Duval (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |