Vallie
Vallie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Strength, health, or valley.
Origin and history
Vallie is historically a diminutive of names like Valerie or Valeria, or occasionally derived from the English word valley. It originated as a gentle, vintage given name in the late 19th century in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a modest revival among parents seeking soft, rustic, vintage-sounding names.
Popularity in the United States
3,462 babies in the United States have been named Vallie since 1880. It ranks #3016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1810.
States where it is most popular
- NC (25.5 %)
- TX (23.5 %)
- TN (14.7 %)
- GA (13.4 %)
- MS (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 186 |
| 1890-1900 | 312 |
| 1900-1910 | 387 |
| 1910-1920 | 629 |
| 1920-1930 | 548 |
| 1930-1940 | 341 |
| 1940-1950 | 238 |
| 1950-1960 | 196 |
| 1960-1970 | 101 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 291 |
Fun facts
- Vallie was most common in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before re-emerging in recent decades.
- While most commonly a pet form of Valerie, it is also chosen directly as a topographic nature name referencing valleys.