Valarie
Valarie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To be strong, healthy, or brave.
Origin and history
Valarie is a variant spelling of Valerie, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, which traces back to the Latin verb valere, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to healthily flourish'. The spelling with an 'a' in the middle gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. While less common than the traditional Valerie spelling today, it remains a recognized alternative.
Popularity in the United States
18,714 babies in the United States have been named Valarie since 1880. It ranks #1108 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 80 |
| 1920-1930 | 126 |
| 1930-1940 | 192 |
| 1940-1950 | 857 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,407 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,166 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,254 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,580 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,281 |
| 2000-2010 | 980 |
| 2010-2019 | 501 |
| 2020-2029 | 290 |
Famous people named Valarie
- Valarie Pettiford: Actress, Dancer
- Valarie Rae Miller: Actress, Television Host
- Valarie Kaur: Activist, Lawyer
Nicknames
Val, Vali, Valerie
Fun facts
- Valarie emerged in the United States as a variant of Valerie, reflecting a phonetically phonetic representation of the unstressed middle vowel sound.
- The name shares its ultimate historical root with the ancient Roman patrician gens Valeria.