Valeria Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Valeria means 'strong' or 'valiant'.
Meaning of the Name Valeria
Valeria is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'valere', which means 'to be strong'. Valeria was a popular name among the ancient Romans and has since spread to various countries. The name carries connotations of strength, valor, and power. It is often associated with individuals who possess a strong and determined character.
Popularity of the Name Valeria
The popularity for the name Valeria peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 4,206 births, which ranked number 177 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Valeria had the most female births in 2008 with 4,206, which ranked number 73 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1993 with 10, which ranked number 5,360 out of 10,169 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Valeria has declined slightly over the last ten years from 2,150 births to 1,994 births, a decline of -7.26%. Among males, Valeria has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Valeria has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 2,143 births to 1,994 births, a decline of -6.95%.
Nationwide Popularity of Valeria
- 20 Year Trend of Valeria: 21.81%
- 10 Year Trend of Valeria: -7.26%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Valeria: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Valeria: -6.95%
Popularity of Valeria by State
Among females, Valeria was most popular in Western states with 626 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 459 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Valeria. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 223 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 150 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 152 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 459 | 62 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 137 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 170 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 215 | 65 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 293 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 213 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 165 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 101 | 87 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 246 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 266 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 341 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 327 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 259 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 144 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 255 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 601 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 543 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 59 | 172 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 240 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 207 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 155 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 65 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 86 | 194 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 622 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 266 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 112 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 781 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 205 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 202 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 350 | 69 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 313 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 232 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 141 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 313 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Valeria
- Total Births of Valeria: 1979 (-0.75%) 0
- Female Births of Valeria: 1980 (-0.72%)
Given the downward trend of Valeria over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.75% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,979 births in 2024. For Females, births for Valeria have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,980 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.72%.