Valerie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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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.

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A Deep Dive

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)
A Deep Dive

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 flagUnited States#1542021#1482022#1442023
Top 3 Rankings#601959#641958#651960

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Valerie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023144
(+4 from 2022)
1944
(-40 from 2022)
0.11114
2022148
(+6 from 2021)
1984
(+145 from 2021)
0.11065
2021154
(-10 from 2020)
1839
(-42 from 2020)
0.10265
2020144
(+7 from 2019)
1881
(-9 from 2019)
0.10641
2019151
(+5 from 2018)
1890
(+89 from 2018)
0.10300
2018156
(+11 from 2017)
1801
(-22 from 2017)
0.09685
2017167
(-7 from 2016)
1823
(-143 from 2016)
0.09650
2016160
(+11 from 2015)
1966
(+86 from 2015)
0.10156
2015171
(+5 from 2014)
1880
(-6 from 2014)
0.09637
2014176
(-7 from 2013)
1886
(+6 from 2013)
0.09641
2013169
No change from 2012
1880
(+17 from 2012)
0.09753
2012169
(-11 from 2011)
1863
(-94 from 2011)
0.09606
2011158
(-9 from 2010)
1957
(-108 from 2010)
0.10100
2010149
(-11 from 2009)
2065
(-254 from 2009)
0.10532
2009138
(-3 from 2008)
2319
(-186 from 2008)
0.11451
2008135
(+9 from 2007)
2505
(+81 from 2007)
0.12027
2007144
(-17 from 2006)
2424
(-328 from 2006)
0.11453
2006127
(+40 from 2005)
2752
(+718 from 2005)
0.13164
2005167
(+13 from 2004)
2034
(+129 from 2004)
0.10022
2004180
(-9 from 2003)
1905
(-8 from 2003)
0.09441
2003171
(-16 from 2002)
1913
(-194 from 2002)
0.09534
2002155
(+10 from 2001)
2107
(+125 from 2001)
0.10668
2001165
(+1 from 2000)
1982
(-35 from 2000)
0.10005
2000166
(-7 from 1999)
2017
(-21 from 1999)
0.10107
1999159
(-11 from 1998)
2038
(-104 from 1998)
0.10468
1998148
(-5 from 1997)
2142
(-82 from 1997)
0.11050
1997143
(+11 from 1996)
2224
(+142 from 1996)
0.11649
1996154
(-5 from 1995)
2082
(-100 from 1995)
0.10859
1995149
(+10 from 1994)
2182
(+172 from 1994)
0.11355
1994159
(-15 from 1993)
2010
(-166 from 1993)
0.10311
1993144
(-8 from 1992)
2176
(-173 from 1992)
0.11037
1992136
(-2 from 1991)
2349
(-31 from 1991)
0.11718
1991134
(-5 from 1990)
2380
(-47 from 1990)
0.11704
1990129
(-12 from 1989)
2427
(-135 from 1989)
0.11814
1989117
(-14 from 1988)
2562
(-206 from 1988)
0.12860
1988103
(-10 from 1987)
2768
(-196 from 1987)
0.14393
198793
(-17 from 1986)
2964
(-654 from 1986)
0.15815
198676
(-5 from 1985)
3618
(-263 from 1985)
0.19605
198571
(+5 from 1984)
3881
(+159 from 1984)
0.21020
198476
(-2 from 1983)
3722
(-180 from 1983)
0.20640
198374
(+1 from 1982)
3902
(-87 from 1982)
0.21803
198275
(+14 from 1981)
3989
(+378 from 1981)
0.21987
198189
(-4 from 1980)
3611
(-1 from 1980)
0.20190
198085
(+4 from 1979)
3612
(+205 from 1979)
0.20285
197989
(+3 from 1978)
3407
(+108 from 1978)
0.19770
197892
(-6 from 1977)
3299
(+34 from 1977)
0.20068
197786
(-3 from 1976)
3265
(-121 from 1976)
0.19848
197683
(+9 from 1975)
3386
(+159 from 1975)
0.21541
197592
(+1 from 1974)
3227
(+45 from 1974)
0.20674
197493
(+3 from 1973)
3182
(+139 from 1973)
0.20316
197396
(+4 from 1972)
3043
(-150 from 1972)
0.19580
1972100
(+2 from 1971)
3193
(-487 from 1971)
0.19801
1971102
(-5 from 1970)
3680
(-450 from 1970)
0.20997
197097
(-12 from 1969)
4130
(-170 from 1969)
0.22545
196985
(-8 from 1968)
4300
(-250 from 1968)
0.24394
196877
(-4 from 1967)
4550
(-207 from 1967)
0.26613
196773
(+1 from 1966)
4757
(-58 from 1966)
0.27708
196674
(-7 from 1965)
4815
(-834 from 1965)
0.27424
196567
(-1 from 1964)
5649
(-967 from 1964)
0.30912
196466
(+3 from 1963)
6616
(+441 from 1963)
0.33801
196369
(-2 from 1962)
6175
(-158 from 1962)
0.31060
196267
No change from 1961
6333
(-341 from 1961)
0.31245
196167
(-2 from 1960)
6674
(-42 from 1960)
0.32131
196065
(-5 from 1959)
6716
(-590 from 1959)
0.32292
195960
(+4 from 1958)
7306
(+387 from 1958)
0.35148
195864
(+12 from 1957)
6919
(+689 from 1957)
0.33494
195776
(+4 from 1956)
6230
(+319 from 1956)
0.29693
195680
No change from 1955
5911
(+399 from 1955)
0.28701
195580
(+7 from 1954)
5512
(+596 from 1954)
0.27493
195487
(+1 from 1953)
4916
(+325 from 1953)
0.24693
195388
(-1 from 1952)
4591
(+328 from 1952)
0.23794
195287
(+13 from 1951)
4263
(+705 from 1951)
0.22413
1951100
(+15 from 1950)
3558
(+530 from 1950)
0.19261
1950115
(-7 from 1949)
3028
(-24 from 1949)
0.17219
1949108
(+27 from 1948)
3052
(+920 from 1948)
0.17385
1948135
(+49 from 1947)
2132
(+579 from 1947)
0.12234
1947184
(-3 from 1946)
1553
(+113 from 1946)
0.08543
1946181
(+8 from 1945)
1440
(+361 from 1945)
0.08928
1945189
(+27 from 1944)
1079
(+164 from 1944)
0.08016
1944216
(-4 from 1943)
915
(-40 from 1943)
0.06696
1943212
(-12 from 1942)
955
(-62 from 1942)
0.06653
1942200
(+29 from 1941)
1017
(+265 from 1941)
0.07314
1941229
(-15 from 1940)
752
(-47 from 1940)
0.06035
1940214
(+37 from 1939)
799
(+177 from 1939)
0.06763
1939251
(+16 from 1938)
622
(+71 from 1938)
0.05485
1938267
(+12 from 1937)
551
(+57 from 1937)
0.04827
1937279
(+3 from 1936)
494
(+41 from 1936)
0.04483
1936282
(-6 from 1935)
453
(-33 from 1935)
0.04204
1935276
(+77 from 1934)
486
(+167 from 1934)
0.04472
1934353
(+21 from 1933)
319
(+26 from 1933)
0.02947
1933374
(+19 from 1932)
293
(+17 from 1932)
0.02801
1932393
(+20 from 1931)
276
(+32 from 1931)
0.02495
1931413
(+38 from 1930)
244
(+22 from 1930)
0.02211
1930451
(+51 from 1929)
222
(+42 from 1929)
0.01903
1929502
(+15 from 1928)
180
(+1 from 1928)
0.01555
1928517
(-17 from 1927)
179
(-16 from 1927)
0.01497
1927500
(+34 from 1926)
195
(+24 from 1926)
0.01577
1926534
(+52 from 1925)
171
(+20 from 1925)
0.01390
1925586
(-29 from 1924)
151
(-21 from 1924)
0.01195
1924557
(+22 from 1923)
172
(+17 from 1923)
0.01327
1923579
(+14 from 1922)
155
(+8 from 1922)
0.01238
1922593
(-81 from 1921)
147
(-43 from 1921)
0.01178
1921512
(+33 from 1920)
190
(+20 from 1920)
0.01485
1920545
(-25 from 1919)
170
(-1 from 1919)
0.01367
1919520
(-51 from 1918)
171
(-31 from 1918)
0.01456
1918469
(+17 from 1917)
202
(+20 from 1917)
0.01680
1917486
(-11 from 1916)
182
(+3 from 1916)
0.01620
1916475
(-4 from 1915)
179
(+8 from 1915)
0.01649
1915471
(+79 from 1914)
171
(+68 from 1914)
0.01670
1914550
(-86 from 1913)
103
(-13 from 1913)
0.01293
1913464
(+54 from 1912)
116
(+29 from 1912)
0.01771
1912518
(+40 from 1911)
87
(+29 from 1911)
0.01483
1911558
(+72 from 1910)
58
(+13 from 1910)
0.01313
1910630
(-71 from 1909)
45
(-2 from 1909)
0.01073
1909559
(+170 from 1908)
47
(+19 from 1908)
0.01277
1908729
(-49 from 1907)
28
(-3 from 1907)
0.00790
1907680
(+51 from 1906)
31
(+6 from 1906)
0.00919
1906731
(-18 from 1905)
25
No change from 1905
0.00798
1905713
(-45 from 1904)
25
(-2 from 1904)
0.00807
1904668
(+168 from 1903)
27
(+10 from 1903)
0.00923
1903836
(-39 from 1902)
17
(-2 from 1902)
0.00611
1902797
(-50 from 1901)
19
No change from 1901
0.00678
1901747
(+56 from 1900)
19
(-2 from 1900)
0.00747
1900803
(+132 from 1899)
21
(+9 from 1899)
0.00661
1899935
(-216 from 1898)
12
(-9 from 1898)
0.00485
1898719
(+67 from 1897)
21
(+5 from 1897)
0.00766
1897786
(+213 from 1896)
16
(+5 from 1896)
0.00644
1896999
(-274 from 1895)
11
(-8 from 1895)
0.00437
1895725
(-6 from 1894)
19
(+2 from 1894)
0.00769
1894719
(+236 from 1893)
17
(+7 from 1893)
0.00720
1893955
(-47 from 1892)
10
(-1 from 1892)
0.00444
1892908
(-112 from 1891)
11
(-1 from 1891)
0.00489
1891796
(-5 from 1890)
12
No change from 1890
0.00610
1890791
(-34 from 1889)
12
No change from 1889
0.00595
1889757
(+519 from 1888)
12
(+7 from 1888)
0.00634
18881276
(-339 from 1887)
5
(-2 from 1887)
0.00264
1887937
(-144 from 1884)
7
(-1 from 1884)
0.00450
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884793
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00581
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
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)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#772021#772022#842023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1512021#1302022#1162023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1282021#1262022#1352023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1362021#1442022#972023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2632021#1982022#2232023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2742021#2552022#2172023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#982021#772022#762023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2532021#2742022#1852023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1712021#1022022#1252023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1812021#1662022#1322023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2732021#2392022#2762023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1772021#1652022#1612023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1552021#1702022#1522023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#992021#2112022#1952023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1902021#1352022#1962023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3182021#3012022#1882023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2292021#2102022#1662023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1542021#1512022#1412023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1782021#1692022#2232023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1652021#1342022#1822023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4112021#2692022#4402023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2772021#2142022#3212023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4162021#6592022#4052023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3012021#2942022#1092023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1622021#1342022#1902023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3972020#3882022#3762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4322021#2762022#3152023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2882021#2332022#1812023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4232021#2732022#1372023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2552021#2192022#3082023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2502021#1592022#1882023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1882021#3122022#4062023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3632021#4562022#5302023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5732021#3102022#3872023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2132020#1692021#1682022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3872021#4182022#1622023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1802021#2002022#1902023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3322017#2652022#3572023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1302019#1752021#1742023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2022021#882022#722023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1392001#2652009#2622015

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1892021#1742022#2092023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3162021#3092022#2782023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1751998#2192004#2342023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2032019#1952020#2572021

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1591984#1141986#1971989

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2252002#2462014#1812017

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1822020#2112021#2282023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1202008#1222019#1482020

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1251988#1331989#1051993

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (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 flagAustria#402020#272021#272022

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#821952#961953

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2132021#1872022#1602023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2262021#1662022#1692023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1671997#2001998#1841999

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1982015#2982017#2232021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3322018#4102019#2932021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4042020#3022021#3932022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3092022#4252023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3351991#4841994#3151995

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#7452021#4652022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015#6582017#6032019

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#9052022#7272023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland 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

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.

Similar Names to Valerie

Sibling Names for Valerie