Valor
Valor is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bravery, courage, or great courage in the face of danger.
Origin and history
Valor is an English virtue name derived from the Old French word 'valour', which originally comes from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth'. Historically used as an abstract noun denoting bravery or courage, it has recently gained traction in the United States as a modern given name. Its usage in the U.S. has grown significantly in recent years as parents seek strong, expressive virtue names.
Popularity in the United States
1,492 babies in the United States have been named Valor since 1880. It ranks #3244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1229.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.2 %)
- CA (21.4 %)
- FL (11 %)
- TN (8.2 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 90 |
| 2010-2019 | 637 |
| 2020-2029 | 748 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Latin verb 'valere', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be of worth'.
- Valor is part of a broader contemporary trend in the U.S. toward bold, active virtue names like Maverick and Legend.