Valentin
Valentin is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Strong, healthy, or vigorous.
Origin and history
Valentin is the French, German, Slavic, and Scandinavian form of the Roman name Valentinus. Derived from the Latin root meaning strong or healthy, it shares roots with the English word valiant. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage, particularly within multicultural and European-heritage communities.
Popularity in the United States
11,723 babies in the United States have been named Valentin since 1880. It ranks #1092 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #719.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.1 %)
- CA (32.9 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- AZ (4.4 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 255 |
| 1930-1940 | 300 |
| 1940-1950 | 310 |
| 1950-1960 | 447 |
| 1960-1970 | 495 |
| 1970-1980 | 671 |
| 1980-1990 | 948 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,414 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,305 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,425 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,050 |
Famous people named Valentin
- Valentin Chmerkovskiy: Dancer, Choreographer
Nicknames
Val
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Latin cognomen Valentinus, which stems from the verb valere, meaning to be strong.
- Valentin is widely popular across mainland Europe, including France, Germany, Spain, and Eastern European countries.