Valorie
Valorie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Strength, health, or valor.
Origin and history
Valorie is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Valeria, which traces back to the verb valere meaning to be strong or healthy. It serves as a spelling variant of the more common name Valerie. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the mid-20th century and remains a recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
7,556 babies in the United States have been named Valorie since 1880. It ranks #1926 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- TX (12 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 44 |
| 1930-1940 | 122 |
| 1940-1950 | 481 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,362 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,906 |
| 1970-1980 | 985 |
| 1980-1990 | 627 |
| 1990-2000 | 337 |
| 2000-2010 | 288 |
| 2010-2019 | 201 |
| 2020-2029 | 184 |
Famous people named Valorie
- Valorie Curry: Actress
- Valorie Kondos Field: Gymnastics Coach, Author
Nicknames
Val, Lori, Valie
Fun facts
- Valorie developed as an English alternative spelling of Valerie, incorporating the word valor directly into its visual structure.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s.