Valborg

Valborg is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “to rule and fortress.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Valborg at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“to rule and fortress”

About the name Valborg

Valborg belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “to rule and fortress” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Valborg first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1224 in 1915, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 295 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Valborg in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#1224 in 1915
Peak year
1915
Total since 1880
295

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Valborg mean?

Valborg means “to rule and fortress” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Valborg a boy or girl name?

Valborg is a girl name.

What origin is the name Valborg?

Valborg comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Valborg?

Valborg first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #1224 in 1915, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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