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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Valentin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Valentim|Valentina
LatinBoy↓ Declining

Valentin

VAL-en-teen · 3 syllables

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#747
↓ Declining
#747
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 33
Peak rank
#709 in 2023
5yr change
-38 ranks
Birth frequency
9.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #747 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Valentin

Popularity score: 33  ·  SSA Rank: #747

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-38 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootClassicRomantic3-syllableStrong meaningSaint nameEuropeanMasculine-leaningVintage charmRising in Europe
Character
strong courageromantic idealismpassionate devotionnoble strengthgentle tenderness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Valentins

pioneeringcourageousdedicateddisciplinedcompetitive
STRONG
High confidence

Valentin is a Latin boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #747 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -38 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#747 · rare
Valentin at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'valentinus,' derived from 'valens' meaning 'strong' and 'vigorous.' Associated with Saint Valentine, the early Christian martyr.
Language root:Latin · Romance languages
Peak rank:#709 in 2023
5yr change:-38 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Valentin Voloshin
Russian cosmonaut
Similar Sound
ValentinoValenceValenciaValentine◈Valens
Similar Style
SebastianJulianAdrian◈LucianDamian
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Valentin
SophieMargotTheresaAliceMarcusGabriel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Valentin illustration
Name Intelligence
Valentin · Overview
Summary

Valentin is a Latin boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #747 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Valentin carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 38 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
valentin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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