At a glance
- In short
- Valborg is a charming Scandinavian name with Swedish origins, meaning "protecting ruler." It has a strong and regal sound, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and powerful name for their daughter.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1934 (#3,159)
- Babies in 1934
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,190 in 1915
- First recorded
- 1892
Meaning of Valborg
Valborg is a charming Scandinavian name with Swedish origins, meaning "protecting ruler." In Sweden, Valborg is also associated with the traditional spring festival of Walpurgis Night, celebrated on the 30th of April. The name has a strong and regal sound, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and powerful name for their daughter. In Wisconsin, Valborg was moderately popular in the early 20th century, reflecting its historical usage in the region. The pronunciation of Valborg in Swedish is VAHL-bor (/ˈvɑlˌbɔr/), giving it a melodic and elegant quality that adds to its appeal as a baby name.
How to pronounce Valborg
Swedish
- Pronounced VAHL-bor /ˈvɑlˌbɔr/
Popularity of Valborg in the U.S.
Valborg was last recorded in the U.S. in 1934, ranked #3,159 with 8 babies. It peaked at #1,190 in 1915. It first appears in the records in 1892.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1892–1934 28 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 8 | 3,159 | back (not recorded in 1930–1933) |
| 1929 | 6 | 4,053 | ▼ 310 |
| 1928 | 7 | 3,743 | back (not recorded in 1927) |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,851 | ▼ 1,489 |
| 1925 | 9 | 3,362 | ▼ 389 |
| 1924 | 11 | 2,973 | ▲ 668 |
| 1923 | 8 | 3,641 | ▼ 489 |
| 1922 | 10 | 3,152 | ▼ 643 |
| 1921 | 14 | 2,509 | ▲ 588 |
| 1920 | 10 | 3,097 | ▼ 833 |
| 1919 | 15 | 2,264 | ▲ 558 |
| 1918 | 11 | 2,822 | ▼ 618 |
| 1917 | 15 | 2,204 | ▼ 574 |
| 1916 | 22 | 1,630 | ▼ 440 |
| 1915 | 33 | 1,190 | ▲ 195 |
| 1914 | 21 | 1,385 | ▲ 216 |
| 1913 | 14 | 1,601 | ▲ 118 |
| 1912 | 11 | 1,719 | ▲ 73 |
| 1911 | 8 | 1,792 | back (not recorded in 1909–1910) |
| 1908 | 8 | 1,547 | ▲ 514 |
| 1907 | 5 | 2,061 | ▼ 508 |
| 1906 | 7 | 1,553 | back (not recorded in 1905) |
| 1904 | 6 | 1,659 | ▼ 341 |
| 1903 | 8 | 1,318 | back (not recorded in 1901–1902) |
| 1900 | 6 | 1,723 | back (not recorded in 1899) |
| 1898 | 6 | 1,502 | back (not recorded in 1894–1897) |
| 1893 | 6 | 1,277 | ▲ 173 |
| 1892 | 5 | 1,450 | new |
Notable people named Valborg
- Laura Valborg Aulin was a Swedish pianist and composer known for her important string quartets of the 1880s.
- Valborg Svensson was a Swedish communist politician and journalist who served on Stockholm's city council and wrote for Communist Party publications.
- Valborg Lerche was a Norwegian social worker and Norway's first female theologian.
- Valborg Joakimsdotter Fleming was a Finnish abbess who led Nadendal Abbey from 1526 to 1531.
- Valborg Christensen was a Danish swimmer who competed in the women's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1936 Olympics.