Valentine
Valentine is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Strong, vigorous, healthy.
Origin and history
Valentine is derived from the Roman cognomen Valentinus, which stems from the Latin verb valere, meaning to be strong or healthy. In the United States, it has been used consistently for males, though it remains a relatively rare choice. It carries classical and historic appeal while remaining familiar through Saint Valentine.
Popularity in the United States
6,711 babies in the United States have been named Valentine since 1880. It ranks #1474 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1524.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.2 %)
- TX (19.9 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- PA (14.7 %)
- IL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 155 |
| 1890-1900 | 171 |
| 1900-1910 | 194 |
| 1910-1920 | 967 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,143 |
| 1930-1940 | 725 |
| 1940-1950 | 519 |
| 1950-1960 | 514 |
| 1960-1970 | 338 |
| 1970-1980 | 302 |
| 1980-1990 | 310 |
| 1990-2000 | 306 |
| 2000-2010 | 272 |
| 2010-2019 | 391 |
| 2020-2029 | 404 |
Famous people named Valentine
- Valentine Dyall: Actor, Narrator
Nicknames
Val
Fun facts
- Derived from Valentinus, an elaboration of Valerius, which was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
- Multiple early Christian saints bore the name, the most famous being Saint Valentine of Rome.