Valois is a given name of French origin, derived from the word 'valois', which refers to someone who comes from the region of Valoys, now known as Valois. This name has been popular in France since the Middle Ages and was borne by several members of the House of Valois, one of the most influential royal families in French history.
The name Valois had a consistent birth rate over the years, with most years showing either 5 or 7 births. There was a notable increase to 8 births in both 1928 and 1941. Over these 14 years, there were a total of 60 births bearing the name Valois.