Valerie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Valerie means 'strong' or 'valiant'.
Meaning of the Name Valerie
Valerie is a feminine form of the name Valerius, which is derived from the Latin word 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'. It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome and was popularized through the Catholic Church. This name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century and is associated with qualities such as strength, health, and valor.
Popularity of the Name Valerie
The popularity for the name Valerie peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 7,307 births, which ranked number 117 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Valerie had the most female births in 1959 with 7,307, which ranked number 60 out of 7,195 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1980 with 26, which ranked number 2,059 out of 7,294 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Valerie has increased slightly over the last ten years from 1,863 births to 1,974 births, an increase of 5.96%. Among females, Valerie has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 1,863 births to 1,974 births, an increase of 5.96%.
Nationwide Popularity of Valerie
- 20 Year Trend of Valerie: -6.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Valerie: 5.96%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Valerie: 5.96%
Popularity of Valerie by State
Among females, Valerie was most popular in Western states with 525 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 387 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Valerie. 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 | 8 | 588 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 372 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 165 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 387 | 77 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 213 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 127 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 147 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 193 | 77 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 240 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 256 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 67 | 144 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 167 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 288 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 218 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 289 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 162 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 206 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 265 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 132 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 290 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 405 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 133 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 185 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 74 | 102 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 293 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 82 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 117 | 129 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 249 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 246 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 151 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 192 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 152 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 205 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 258 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 240 | 126 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 290 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 160 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 149 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 206 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 233 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Valerie
- Total Births of Valerie: 1985 (0.58%)
- Female Births of Valerie: 1985 (0.58%)
Given the upward trend of Valerie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.58% increase in total births, for a total of 1,985 births in 2024. For Females, births for Valerie have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,985 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.58%.