Valerie: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Valerie is also a popular name in France, spelled as Valérie. It has been used in French literature and films, adding an element of European charm.

Valerie Overview

Meaning

Strong, brave, to be healthy

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Valeria,” meaning “to be strong” or “healthy.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈvæl.ə.ri/

Popularity

Valerie is a classic and elegant name, popular in many European and Latin American countries. In the USA, it ranked at 142nd for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Vintage

Associated Traits

Poised, resilient, graceful, charismatic

Name Day

April 28 (France)

Valerie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Valeria, Valery, Valeriya, Valerina, Valorie

Common Nicknames

Val, Rie, Lerie, Vallie, Vee

Diminutives

Vali, Ria, Vee, Valie, Lera

Famous People

Valerie Bertinelli
(American Actress)
Valerie Harper
(American Actress)
Valerie Adams
(New Zealand Athlete)
Valerie June
(American Musician)
Valerie Plame
(American Former CIA Officer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Valerie Malone
("Beverly Hills, 90210," TV Series)
Valerie Brown
("Josie and the Pussycats," TV Series)
Valerie Frizzle
("The Magic School Bus," TV Series)
"Valerie"
(There's Something About Mary," Film)
Valerie
("V for Vendetta," Film)

Places

Valerie Road
(California, USA)
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery
(Virginia, USA)
Valerie Drive
(Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Valerie?

Valerie means “strong” or “valiant” in Latin. Known for their courage and determination, Valeries often possess a spirited and confident nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Valerie?

The name Valerie has its roots in the Latin name “Valeria,” which comes from “valere,” meaning “to be strong.” It was widely used in ancient Rome and has retained its popularity over centuries.

Valerie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Valerie in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#1482022	#1442023
Top 3 Rankings	#601959	#641958	#651960

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Valerie

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	144 (+4 from 2022)	1944 (-40 from 2022)	0.11114
2022	148 (+6 from 2021)	1984 (+145 from 2021)	0.11065
2021	154 (-10 from 2020)	1839 (-42 from 2020)	0.10265
2020	144 (+7 from 2019)	1881 (-9 from 2019)	0.10641
2019	151 (+5 from 2018)	1890 (+89 from 2018)	0.10300
2018	156 (+11 from 2017)	1801 (-22 from 2017)	0.09685
2017	167 (-7 from 2016)	1823 (-143 from 2016)	0.09650
2016	160 (+11 from 2015)	1966 (+86 from 2015)	0.10156
2015	171 (+5 from 2014)	1880 (-6 from 2014)	0.09637
2014	176 (-7 from 2013)	1886 (+6 from 2013)	0.09641
2013	169 No change from 2012	1880 (+17 from 2012)	0.09753
2012	169 (-11 from 2011)	1863 (-94 from 2011)	0.09606
2011	158 (-9 from 2010)	1957 (-108 from 2010)	0.10100
2010	149 (-11 from 2009)	2065 (-254 from 2009)	0.10532
2009	138 (-3 from 2008)	2319 (-186 from 2008)	0.11451
2008	135 (+9 from 2007)	2505 (+81 from 2007)	0.12027
2007	144 (-17 from 2006)	2424 (-328 from 2006)	0.11453
2006	127 (+40 from 2005)	2752 (+718 from 2005)	0.13164
2005	167 (+13 from 2004)	2034 (+129 from 2004)	0.10022
2004	180 (-9 from 2003)	1905 (-8 from 2003)	0.09441
2003	171 (-16 from 2002)	1913 (-194 from 2002)	0.09534
2002	155 (+10 from 2001)	2107 (+125 from 2001)	0.10668
2001	165 (+1 from 2000)	1982 (-35 from 2000)	0.10005
2000	166 (-7 from 1999)	2017 (-21 from 1999)	0.10107
1999	159 (-11 from 1998)	2038 (-104 from 1998)	0.10468
1998	148 (-5 from 1997)	2142 (-82 from 1997)	0.11050
1997	143 (+11 from 1996)	2224 (+142 from 1996)	0.11649
1996	154 (-5 from 1995)	2082 (-100 from 1995)	0.10859
1995	149 (+10 from 1994)	2182 (+172 from 1994)	0.11355
1994	159 (-15 from 1993)	2010 (-166 from 1993)	0.10311
1993	144 (-8 from 1992)	2176 (-173 from 1992)	0.11037
1992	136 (-2 from 1991)	2349 (-31 from 1991)	0.11718
1991	134 (-5 from 1990)	2380 (-47 from 1990)	0.11704
1990	129 (-12 from 1989)	2427 (-135 from 1989)	0.11814
1989	117 (-14 from 1988)	2562 (-206 from 1988)	0.12860
1988	103 (-10 from 1987)	2768 (-196 from 1987)	0.14393
1987	93 (-17 from 1986)	2964 (-654 from 1986)	0.15815
1986	76 (-5 from 1985)	3618 (-263 from 1985)	0.19605
1985	71 (+5 from 1984)	3881 (+159 from 1984)	0.21020
1984	76 (-2 from 1983)	3722 (-180 from 1983)	0.20640
1983	74 (+1 from 1982)	3902 (-87 from 1982)	0.21803
1982	75 (+14 from 1981)	3989 (+378 from 1981)	0.21987
1981	89 (-4 from 1980)	3611 (-1 from 1980)	0.20190
1980	85 (+4 from 1979)	3612 (+205 from 1979)	0.20285
1979	89 (+3 from 1978)	3407 (+108 from 1978)	0.19770
1978	92 (-6 from 1977)	3299 (+34 from 1977)	0.20068
1977	86 (-3 from 1976)	3265 (-121 from 1976)	0.19848
1976	83 (+9 from 1975)	3386 (+159 from 1975)	0.21541
1975	92 (+1 from 1974)	3227 (+45 from 1974)	0.20674
1974	93 (+3 from 1973)	3182 (+139 from 1973)	0.20316
1973	96 (+4 from 1972)	3043 (-150 from 1972)	0.19580
1972	100 (+2 from 1971)	3193 (-487 from 1971)	0.19801
1971	102 (-5 from 1970)	3680 (-450 from 1970)	0.20997
1970	97 (-12 from 1969)	4130 (-170 from 1969)	0.22545
1969	85 (-8 from 1968)	4300 (-250 from 1968)	0.24394
1968	77 (-4 from 1967)	4550 (-207 from 1967)	0.26613
1967	73 (+1 from 1966)	4757 (-58 from 1966)	0.27708
1966	74 (-7 from 1965)	4815 (-834 from 1965)	0.27424
1965	67 (-1 from 1964)	5649 (-967 from 1964)	0.30912
1964	66 (+3 from 1963)	6616 (+441 from 1963)	0.33801
1963	69 (-2 from 1962)	6175 (-158 from 1962)	0.31060
1962	67 No change from 1961	6333 (-341 from 1961)	0.31245
1961	67 (-2 from 1960)	6674 (-42 from 1960)	0.32131
1960	65 (-5 from 1959)	6716 (-590 from 1959)	0.32292
1959	60 (+4 from 1958)	7306 (+387 from 1958)	0.35148
1958	64 (+12 from 1957)	6919 (+689 from 1957)	0.33494
1957	76 (+4 from 1956)	6230 (+319 from 1956)	0.29693
1956	80 No change from 1955	5911 (+399 from 1955)	0.28701
1955	80 (+7 from 1954)	5512 (+596 from 1954)	0.27493
1954	87 (+1 from 1953)	4916 (+325 from 1953)	0.24693
1953	88 (-1 from 1952)	4591 (+328 from 1952)	0.23794
1952	87 (+13 from 1951)	4263 (+705 from 1951)	0.22413
1951	100 (+15 from 1950)	3558 (+530 from 1950)	0.19261
1950	115 (-7 from 1949)	3028 (-24 from 1949)	0.17219
1949	108 (+27 from 1948)	3052 (+920 from 1948)	0.17385
1948	135 (+49 from 1947)	2132 (+579 from 1947)	0.12234
1947	184 (-3 from 1946)	1553 (+113 from 1946)	0.08543
1946	181 (+8 from 1945)	1440 (+361 from 1945)	0.08928
1945	189 (+27 from 1944)	1079 (+164 from 1944)	0.08016
1944	216 (-4 from 1943)	915 (-40 from 1943)	0.06696
1943	212 (-12 from 1942)	955 (-62 from 1942)	0.06653
1942	200 (+29 from 1941)	1017 (+265 from 1941)	0.07314
1941	229 (-15 from 1940)	752 (-47 from 1940)	0.06035
1940	214 (+37 from 1939)	799 (+177 from 1939)	0.06763
1939	251 (+16 from 1938)	622 (+71 from 1938)	0.05485
1938	267 (+12 from 1937)	551 (+57 from 1937)	0.04827
1937	279 (+3 from 1936)	494 (+41 from 1936)	0.04483
1936	282 (-6 from 1935)	453 (-33 from 1935)	0.04204
1935	276 (+77 from 1934)	486 (+167 from 1934)	0.04472
1934	353 (+21 from 1933)	319 (+26 from 1933)	0.02947
1933	374 (+19 from 1932)	293 (+17 from 1932)	0.02801
1932	393 (+20 from 1931)	276 (+32 from 1931)	0.02495
1931	413 (+38 from 1930)	244 (+22 from 1930)	0.02211
1930	451 (+51 from 1929)	222 (+42 from 1929)	0.01903
1929	502 (+15 from 1928)	180 (+1 from 1928)	0.01555
1928	517 (-17 from 1927)	179 (-16 from 1927)	0.01497
1927	500 (+34 from 1926)	195 (+24 from 1926)	0.01577
1926	534 (+52 from 1925)	171 (+20 from 1925)	0.01390
1925	586 (-29 from 1924)	151 (-21 from 1924)	0.01195
1924	557 (+22 from 1923)	172 (+17 from 1923)	0.01327
1923	579 (+14 from 1922)	155 (+8 from 1922)	0.01238
1922	593 (-81 from 1921)	147 (-43 from 1921)	0.01178
1921	512 (+33 from 1920)	190 (+20 from 1920)	0.01485
1920	545 (-25 from 1919)	170 (-1 from 1919)	0.01367
1919	520 (-51 from 1918)	171 (-31 from 1918)	0.01456
1918	469 (+17 from 1917)	202 (+20 from 1917)	0.01680
1917	486 (-11 from 1916)	182 (+3 from 1916)	0.01620
1916	475 (-4 from 1915)	179 (+8 from 1915)	0.01649
1915	471 (+79 from 1914)	171 (+68 from 1914)	0.01670
1914	550 (-86 from 1913)	103 (-13 from 1913)	0.01293
1913	464 (+54 from 1912)	116 (+29 from 1912)	0.01771
1912	518 (+40 from 1911)	87 (+29 from 1911)	0.01483
1911	558 (+72 from 1910)	58 (+13 from 1910)	0.01313
1910	630 (-71 from 1909)	45 (-2 from 1909)	0.01073
1909	559 (+170 from 1908)	47 (+19 from 1908)	0.01277
1908	729 (-49 from 1907)	28 (-3 from 1907)	0.00790
1907	680 (+51 from 1906)	31 (+6 from 1906)	0.00919
1906	731 (-18 from 1905)	25 No change from 1905	0.00798
1905	713 (-45 from 1904)	25 (-2 from 1904)	0.00807
1904	668 (+168 from 1903)	27 (+10 from 1903)	0.00923
1903	836 (-39 from 1902)	17 (-2 from 1902)	0.00611
1902	797 (-50 from 1901)	19 No change from 1901	0.00678
1901	747 (+56 from 1900)	19 (-2 from 1900)	0.00747
1900	803 (+132 from 1899)	21 (+9 from 1899)	0.00661
1899	935 (-216 from 1898)	12 (-9 from 1898)	0.00485
1898	719 (+67 from 1897)	21 (+5 from 1897)	0.00766
1897	786 (+213 from 1896)	16 (+5 from 1896)	0.00644
1896	999 (-274 from 1895)	11 (-8 from 1895)	0.00437
1895	725 (-6 from 1894)	19 (+2 from 1894)	0.00769
1894	719 (+236 from 1893)	17 (+7 from 1893)	0.00720
1893	955 (-47 from 1892)	10 (-1 from 1892)	0.00444
1892	908 (-112 from 1891)	11 (-1 from 1891)	0.00489
1891	796 (-5 from 1890)	12 No change from 1890	0.00610
1890	791 (-34 from 1889)	12 No change from 1889	0.00595
1889	757 (+519 from 1888)	12 (+7 from 1888)	0.00634
1888	1276 (-339 from 1887)	5 (-2 from 1887)	0.00264
1887	937 (-144 from 1884)	7 (-1 from 1884)	0.00450
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	793 First SSA data recorded	8 First SSA data recorded	0.00581
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Valerie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#772021

#772022

#842023

New York (NY)

#1512021

#1302022

#1162023

Texas (TX)

#1282021

#1262022

#1352023

Illinois (IL)

#1362021

#1442022

#972023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#2632021

#1982022

#2232023

Ohio (OH)

#2742021

#2552022

#2172023

Florida (FL)

#982021

#772022

#762023

Michigan (MI)

#2532021

#2742022

#1852023

New Jersey (NJ)

#1712021

#1022022

#1252023

Massachusetts (MA)

#1812021

#1662022

#1322023

Georgia (GA)

#2732021

#2392022

#2762023

Virginia (VA)

#1772021

#1652022

#1612023

Indiana (IN)

#1552021

#1702022

#1522023

Maryland (MD)

#992021

#2112022

#1952023

North Carolina (NC)

#1902021

#1352022

#1962023

Missouri (MO)

#3182021

#3012022

#1882023

Wisconsin (WI)

#2292021

#2102022

#1662023

Washington (WA)

#1542021

#1512022

#1412023

Arizona (AZ)

#1782021

#1692022

#2232023

Minnesota (MN)

#1652021

#1342022

#1822023

Tennessee (TN)

#4112021

#2692022

#4402023

Colorado (CO)

#2772021

#2142022

#3212023

Alabama (AL)

#4162021

#6592022

#4052023

Louisiana (LA)

#3012021

#2942022

#1092023

Connecticut (CT)

#1622021

#1342022

#1902023

New Mexico (NM)

#3972020

#3882022

#3762023

Iowa (IA)

#4322021

#2762022

#3152023

Kentucky (KY)

#2882021

#2332022

#1812023

Oklahoma (OK)

#4232021

#2732022

#1372023

South Carolina (SC)

#2552021

#2192022

#3082023

Oregon (OR)

#2502021

#1592022

#1882023

Utah (UT)

#1882021

#3122022

#4062023

Mississippi (MS)

#3632021

#4562022

#5302023

Kansas (KS)

#5732021

#3102022

#3872023

District of Columbia (DC)

#2132020

#1692021

#1682022

Arkansas (AR)

#3872021

#4182022

#1622023

Nebraska (NE)

#1802021

#2002022

#1902023

West Virginia (WV)

#3322017

#2652022

#3572023

Hawaii (HI)

#1302019

#1752021

#1742023

Nevada (NV)

#2022021

#882022

#722023

Maine (ME)

#1392001

#2652009

#2622015

Rhode Island (RI)

#1892021

#1742022

#2092023

Idaho (ID)

#3162021

#3092022

#2782023

Montana (MT)

#1751998

#2192004

#2342023

South Dakota (SD)

#2032019

#1952020

#2572021

North Dakota (ND)

#1591984

#1141986

#1971989

Delaware (DE)

#2252002

#2462014

#1812017

New Hampshire (NH)

#1822020

#2112021

#2282023

Alaska (AK)

#1202008

#1222019

#1482020

Wyoming (WY)

#1251988

#1331989

#1051993

Vermont (VT)

#791982

#1221985

#1191986

Popularity Rankings for Valerie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Austria

Austria

#402020

#272021

#272022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#821952

#961953

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#2132021

#1872022

#1602023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#2262021

#1662022

#1692023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium

#1671997

#2001998

#1841999

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#1982015

#2982017

#2232021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#3322018

#4102019

#2932021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#4042020

#3022021

#3932022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden

#3092022

#4252023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#3351991

#4841994

#3151995

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland

#3912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#4952020

#7452021

#4652022

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#7242015

#6582017

#6032019

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#8832021

#9052022

#7272023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#8312008

#8612016

#9362018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Valerie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Valerie is traditionally a girl’s name. The name’s blend of strength and elegance makes it a favored choice for parents looking for a strong yet feminine name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Valerie

Meaning: Strong, brave, healthy
Origin: LatinValeria
Valery
Valeriya
Valerina
Valorie

Val
Rie
Lerie
Vallie
Vee

Vali
Ria
Vee
Valie
Lera

Meaning: Heavenly, celestial
Origin: LatinCeleste
Meaning: Heart, maiden, free man, core, heart, rose garden
Origin: FrenchCoraline
Meaning: Bearer of good news
Origin: GreekEvangeline
Marigold
Isolde
Seraphine

Valerie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Valerie Bertinelli (Actress, born 1960): An American actress best known for her role on the TV show "One Day at a Time."
Valerie Harper (Actress, 1939–2019): An American actress celebrated for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spin-off "Rhoda."
Valerie Adams (Athlete, born 1984): A New Zealand shot putter who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.
Valerie June (Musician, born 1982): An American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her unique blend of folk, blues, and soul.
Valerie Plame (Former CIA Officer, born 1963): An American former CIA officer who was the center of a major political scandal in the early 2000s.
Valerie Jarrett (Political Advisor, born 1956): An American businesswoman and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama.
Valerie Solanas (Writer, 1936–1988): An American radical feminist writer known for her "SCUM Manifesto" and her attempted assassination of Andy Warhol.
Valerie Perrine (Actress, born 1943): An American actress who received an Academy Award nomination for her role in "Lenny."

Valerie Malone ("Beverly Hills, 90210," 1994 TV Series): A troubled teen who moves to Beverly Hills and shakes up the group with her dramatic antics.
Valerie Brown ("Josie and the Pussycats," 1970 TV Series): A talented musician and singer who plays bass guitar in the band.
Valerie Frizzle ("The Magic School Bus," 1994 TV Series): An eccentric and adventurous teacher who takes her class on magical field trips.
Valerie ("There's Something About Mary," 1998 Film): A supporting character in this romantic comedy who adds to the humorous dynamics.
Valerie ("V for Vendetta," 2005 Film): A significant character whose tragic backstory is revealed through a heartfelt letter.
"Valerie" (2006 Song): A popular song by The Zutons, later famously covered by Amy Winehouse.
Valerie ("Glee," 2009 TV Series): A character who performs a memorable rendition of the song "Valerie" during the series.

Valerie Park (Ontario, Canada): A tranquil park in Ontario featuring lush greenery and walking paths.
Valerie Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic bay in British Columbia, ideal for boating and fishing.
Valerie Lake (Alberta, Canada): A serene lake in Alberta, perfect for picnics and water activities.
Valerie Road (California, USA): A quiet residential street in California, lined with beautiful homes and gardens.
Valerie Township (Minnesota, USA): A small township in Minnesota, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle.
Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery (Virginia, USA): A picturesque vineyard and winery in Virginia, offering wine tastings and events.
Valerie Drive (Florida, USA): A charming street in Florida, known for its friendly community and well-maintained properties.

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Valerie Name Meaning