Valerie
Valerie is derived from the Latin name Valeria, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' It has been a beloved name across Europe and English-speaking countries, carrying connotations of valor and strength.
Current Popularity
#147 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Classic name with timeless appeal that hasn't become overly common
- •Strong nickname potential with 'Val' being particularly popular
- •Associated with strength and valor through its Latin roots
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Famous People
Valerie Bertinelli
Actress and television personality
Valerie Harper
Emmy-winning actress from 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
Valerie Plame
Former CIA officer and author
Valérie Pécresse
French politician
Statistics
270,997
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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