Valerie
Valerie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To be strong, healthy, or brave.
Origin and history
Valerie is derived from the Roman family name Valerius, rooted in the Latin verb valere, which means to be strong or healthy. Although predominantly feminine in modern English-speaking regions, it has a history of masculine usage influenced by European cognates such as the French Valéry. In the United States, its record as a male given name is historically rare and currently unranked.
Popularity in the United States
693 babies in the United States have been named Valerie since 1880. It ranks #3983 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- DC (34.4 %)
- NY (34.4 %)
- CA (31.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 151 |
| 1970-1980 | 153 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 39 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Val
Fun facts
- The name stems from Valerius, one of the oldest and most prominent patrician family names of ancient Rome.
- While predominantly feminine in modern English, male usage exists historically and in related languages like French.