Valentino
Valentino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Strong, healthy, or vigorous.
Origin and history
Valentino is an Italian male name derived from the Roman Cognomen Valentinus, which stems from the Latin word 'valens', meaning 'strong', 'vigorous', or 'healthy'. Long used in Italy, the name gained international visibility through pop culture and high fashion. In the United States, its popularity has risen notably in recent years as parents favor romantic, multi-syllabic classical names.
Popularity in the United States
11,784 babies in the United States have been named Valentino since 1880. It ranks #1089 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #506.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.6 %)
- FL (13.1 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 114 |
| 1920-1930 | 409 |
| 1930-1940 | 233 |
| 1940-1950 | 177 |
| 1950-1960 | 300 |
| 1960-1970 | 357 |
| 1970-1980 | 384 |
| 1980-1990 | 567 |
| 1990-2000 | 767 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,525 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,442 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,509 |
Famous people named Valentino
- Valentino Garavani: Fashion Designer
- Valentino Rossi: Motorcycle Racer
Nicknames
Val, Tino
Fun facts
- The name is widely associated with Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian fashion designer who founded the luxury house Valentino in 1960.
- It developed as a diminutive form of the Latin name Valens, which shares roots with the word 'valiant'.