Valencia
Valencia is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Strength, vigor, or power.
Origin and history
Valencia is a place-name of Latin origin derived from the word 'valentia', meaning strength or vigor. It gained popularity as a given name following the traditional practice of using geographic location names. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare and elegant choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
12,198 babies in the United States have been named Valencia since 1880. It ranks #1458 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1209.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.2 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 128 |
| 1930-1940 | 97 |
| 1940-1950 | 126 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,040 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,069 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,743 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,922 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,751 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,180 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,140 |
| 2020-2029 | 997 |
Famous people named Valencia
- Valencia Harker: Fictional character
Nicknames
Val, Vee
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Roman city of Valentia Edetanorum in modern-day Spain, founded in 138 BC.
- Valencia is famous worldwide for its association with Valencia oranges, prized for their sweet juice.