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
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,331. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,957
- 2012: 1,863
- 2013: 1,880
- 2014: 1,886
- 2015: 1,880
- 2016: 1,966
- 2017: 1,824
- 2018: 1,802
- 2019: 1,890
- 2020: 1,882
- 2021: 1,840
- 2022: 1,986
- 2023: 1,955
- 2024: 1,991
- 2025: 2,221
- 2026 (projected): 2,331
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
273,229
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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