Valerie
Valerie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæləɹi/
Meaning and origin of Valerie
- A female given name from French [in turn from Latin].
Etymology
From French Valérie, from Latin Valeria. Doublet of Valeria.
How popular is Valerie?
Since 1880, 273,229 girls and 693 boys in the U.S. have been named Valerie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #60 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1711 in 1962. In 2025 it ranked #127 for girls, with 2,221 babies given the name.
Names similar to Valerie
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Sibling name ideas for Valerie
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Valerie FAQ
What does the name Valerie mean?
A female given name from French [in turn from Latin]. From French Valérie, from Latin Valeria. Doublet of Valeria.
What is the origin of the name Valerie?
Valerie is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Valerie?
Since 1880, 273,229 girls and 693 boys in the U.S. have been named Valerie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #60 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1711 in 1962. In 2025 it ranked #127 for girls, with 2,221 babies given the name.
Is Valerie a boy or girl name?
Valerie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 273,229 girls and 693 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.