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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Valerie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Valeriano|Valerin
LatinGirl→ Stable

Valerie

vuh-LAIR-ee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#147
→ Stable
#147
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 50
Peak rank
#144 in 2020
5yr change
-2 ranks
Birth frequency
5.5 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #147 · Stable 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 girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Valerie

Popularity score: 50  ·  SSA Rank: #147

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-2 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootRoman OriginClassicFeminine3-syllableStrengthMid-centuryVintageElegantPopular 1960s-1980s
Character
strong determinationgraceful confidenceindependent spiritvibrant energyvaliant courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Valeries

warmresilientrelatableintelligenthumorous
STRONG
High confidence

Valerie is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #147 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -2 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#147 · niche
Valerie at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong'. Associated with strength and vigor in Roman tradition.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#144 in 2020
5yr change:-2 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Valerie Harper
Actress
Valerie Bertinelli
Actress
Valerie Solanas
Radical feminist writer
Similar Sound
ValettaValenciaValeneVanessaViolet
Similar Style
FrancescaJulietteClaraMargotVivienne
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Valerie
MargaretClaireEleanorCatherineFrances◈BeatriceDorothyGrace
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Valerie illustration
Name Intelligence
Valerie · Overview
Summary

Valerie is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #147 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Valerie carries a warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
valerie.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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